Norman Hedman's Tropique

"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

If you explore multiple music genres, you'll love Norman Hedman's Tropique.

A percussionist, producer, composer, and solo artist, Norman 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. 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 irresisstable 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 peole 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



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