Results for "Norman Hedman's Tropique"

Norman Hedman's Tropique

Garden of Forbidden Fruit

By Norman Hedman's Tropique

Label:
Released: 2007
Track listing: Rundadar Dance; Closer; Cutting Loose; Angel Of The Night; Because I Can; Garden of Forbidden Fruit; It's Just Not the Same; Wherever U R; Walk In the Moonlight; Feeling My Way; Wait & See; Island Spice.

Norman Hedman's Tropique: Garden of Forbidden Fruit

by AAJ Staff
July 1, 2007

Norman Hedman is definitely not your typical Latin jazz percussionist. Well into his third decade as a professional musician, Hedman clearly got his start in the world of salsa rhythms and grooves from the Afro-Cuban tradition. Hedman got his start playing with percussionists including Olatunji and Chief Bey. But he's also worked in a variety of ...

Norman Hedman's Tropique: Garden of Forbidden Fruit

by Michael P. Gladstone
March 26, 2007

Five summers ago I went to a local park concert that advertised a Latin jazz band. When the music started I was quite surprised to find that it was a reasonable facsimile of the Cal Tjader/Mongo Santamaria combo of the late '50s. That was my first experience with Norman Hedman's Tropique. The group that night, specifically ...

Taken By Surprise

By Norman Hedman's Tropique

Label: Palmetto Records
Released: 2001
Track listing: 1) That Unpredictable Eugene 2) Pa

Norman Hedman's Tropique: Taken By Surprise

by Glenn Astarita
January 1, 2001

Latin percussionist and revered New York City-based session artist, Norman Hedman along with his “Tropique” outfit, present us with their inaugural recording for the burgeoning “Palmetto-Records” label. With Taken By Surprise, the percussionist also enlists the estimable talents of the great yet shamefully under recognized pianist, George Cables who lends his artistry to two compositions. Basically, ...

One Step Closer

By Norman Hedman's Tropique

Label: Arabesque Jazz
Released: 1999

Norman Hedman's Tropique: One Step Closer

by Glenn Astarita
May 1, 1999

The celebrated percussionist and conga maestro Norman Hedman has performed on numerous hit recordings as his diverse resume includes session work with Nancy Wilson, Arthur Blythe, Luther Vandross, Daryl Hall and Earth, Wind & Fire among others. “One Step Closer” represents Mr. Hedman’s second stint as a leader, which includes wonderful support from his band “Tropique”, ...