"Norman Hedman is one of the greatest musicians of all time...supremely talented and educated…one of the kindest people I know by far! His passion and love for music, art and teaching inspire me endlessly. We're all lucky to know such a great man!" - Alicia Keys, 11 time Grammy ® Award winner
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Why Support Rhythm Relief
In January 2008 Alicia Keys’ band member, Norman Hedman (a.k.a. Uncle Norman), was diagnosed with leukemia while rehearsing for her upcoming world tour. Please help defray the considerable expenses associated with Norman’s battle against blood cancer and play your part.
Sadly, Norman lost his battle with leukemia on September 29, 2008. The family wishes to thank everyone for their cards, donations, and prayers.
Music
NORMAN HEDMAN'S TROPIQUE
Latin Soul, Jazz, and World vibes
“You can easily visualize a bright sunny day, on the sands, somewhere near the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean.” – All About Jazz
About me: "In the tradition of Mongo Santamaria, Hedman is a passionate percussion pioneer who designs a hybrid of creative Latin sounds with multi-genre grooves." - Tony Mowod, WDUQ
An exclusive management firm to Norman Hedman, 8 Bar Artist Management is proud to manage the career of this legendary percussionist, producer and composer.
If you explore multiple music genres, you'll love Norman Hedman's Tropique. Hedman weaves catchy polyrhythmic melodies, and hints of R&B that cross breezy island grooves with Latin jazz sensibilities. His accessible music is characterized as Latin Jazz, World, and Latin Soul.
Formed in 1995, Tropique maintains the rhythmic value of Latin music, but they do not play in the tradition of Latin. Hedman's unconventional fusion of multi-cultural rhythmic structures, expressed with a fresh and different twist, earns broad appreciation.
New and inventive concepts, clean, tight lines and original compositions are the irresistable hallmark of this bonafide hit maker's success. This master conguero has a passion for percussion!
“The music makes you feel good, it’s like a breath of fresh air. I recommend people listen for the simple fact that the music is for any occasion and the sound is unique - just put it in and let it take over." – Ty Law, NFL Cornerback # 24
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Norman Hedman)
Number One Hit Performances
1. Songs in A Minor, Alicia Keys (5 GRAMMY ® Awards)
2. Fear of Flying, Mya (Platinum Album)
3. I Ain't Movin, Des¡'ree (Multi-Platinum Album)
4. Brass Construction, Brass Construction (Gold)
5. Walkin - the Line, Brass Construction (Gold)
Movie Soundtracks
1. Ali: "Fight"
2. Shaft: "Rock wit You"
3. Dr. Doolittle 2: "Rearview Mirror"
GRAMMY ® Nomination List - Best Latin Jazz Album
1. Taken By Surprise (Tropique)
2. One Step Closer (Tropique)
Best 2006 Latin Jazz CD -- Italy Radio
1. Garden of Forbidden Fruit (Tropique)
“...offers listeners an opportunity to hear exotic and diverse rhythmic and textures used correctly – in a blended, fully realized setting which never compromises melody.” – Jazz Times
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“The band excels at producing pumping Afro-Cuban style rhythms and attaining a harmonious group sound atop all the nuances, accents and altogether tight arrangements.” – All About Jazz
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You can vote EVERYDAY for DHC artists and projects in the Hawaii Music Awards!
Here they are by category...
Adult Contemporary Skies of Blue
Daniel Ho
Contemporary Hawaiian 'ikena
Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho
Folk Sunny Spaces
Daniel Ho
Slack Key The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar
Various Artists: including George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Owana Salazar, Richard Ho'opi'i, and more.
Traditional Hawaiian Honehone i ka Poli
Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Ukulele 2 to Three Feet
Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho
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