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"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

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Major Record Labels, Booking Agents, Sponsors, Advertising Agencies, Film Producers,Publishing Companies, Endorsers, TV & Radio personnel, Educators, Merchandisers, Music Presenters (festivals, clubs, venues, organizations), Tour Promoters (national & international), Potential Music Collaborators, Internet Saavy Techies

“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

My Blog

Rhythm Relief: Benefit Concert + Online Auction

Fund-raiser for Latin jazz percussionist Norman Hedman featuring cross section jazz legends, percussion extravaganza and various female vocalists! Online Auction Now Open: Featuring Alicia Keys ticke...
Posted by on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:15:00 GMT

Media Release: "Rhythm Relief" Mon/April 14

8 Bar Artist Management & the Berman Music Foundation Presents Rhythm Relief:  "A Benefit Concert for Norman Hedman" Click Here for Media Release Affectionately known as "Uncle Norman" to Ali...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:11:00 GMT

Rhythm Relief: Benefit Concert for Norman Hedman

Produced By: 8 Bar Artist Management & Berman Music FoundationMonday April 14, 20087 pm + 10 pmJazz Standard116 E. 27th Street, New York, NY 10016, USAVisit www.JazzStandard.com or CALL: (212) 576...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:04:00 GMT

Norman & Krucial at "The Oven"

Norman and Krucial are in the Krucial Keys studio (a.k.a. The Oven) this evening to lay down a few tracks for Norman's upcoming album that is being produced by Kerry "Krucial" Brothers.  Early re...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:32:00 GMT

Norman Performs with Alicia Keys, Bono & Gwen Stefani

Well, they've been in rehearsal all week.  Alicia Keys asked her Uncle Norman to join her at the annual Black Ball, a fundraiser to "Keep A Child Alive," on Thurs/Oct. 25.  This ye...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:26:00 GMT

Norman Hedman at WBGO Sponsored Workshop

On Saturday, October 13th, Norman Hedman's Tropique performed an interactive children's workshop sponsored by one of the premier radio stations on the planet:  WBGO.  Held at...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:57:00 GMT

Norman, Krucial, and Alicia Keys Prepare for WBGO Interview

We are in the midst of laying the ground work for WBGO's Gary Walker to interview Norman Hedman and the producer's of his next album, "Krucial Keys" (Krucial and Alicia Keys).  Stay tuned for mor...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:15:00 GMT

Uncle Norman Performs with Alicia Keys at MTV Video Music Awards

On Sunday, September 9 Norman Hedman joined Alicia Keys and her band live from Las Vegas at the MTV Video Music Awards.  In the days leading up to the show, the band spent several days in Ve...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:30:00 GMT

Fun in the Sun in Turks & Caicos

Last month Norman travelled to Turks and Caicos with his family where Alicia Keys performed at their annual island music festival. BUY NOW http://www.myspace.com/normanhedmanstropique http...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:37:00 GMT

WBGO Features Norman Hedmans Tropique

Next month WBGO will feature Norman Hedman's Tropique at the Newark Museum in New Jersey for a Fall Educational Event.  There will be an afternoon workshop and performance on Saturday, October 13...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT