Monday, April 14, 2008
7 pm – 12 midnight
Jazz Standard
116 E. 27th Street, New York, NY  10016
(212) 576-2232

Cost:  $40, visit http://www.ticketweb.com

Master conguero and percussionist Norman Hedman has recorded with artists ranging from the Main Ingredient, Alicia Keys and Daryl Hall to Arthur Blythe and Pat Martino, and has been an MVP touring sideman with the O’Jays, Von Freeman, and Arturo Sandoval while in Chico Freeman’s band.  He’s also opened for Kenny Garrett, Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire.  Hedman has led his own group, Norman Hedman’s Tropique, in engagements at Jazz Standard and other top venues. During January rehearsals with Alicia Keys for her upcoming world tour, Norman was diagnosed with leukemia and he is currently undergoing treatment at Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital. Jazz Standard presents a very special star-studded event, hosted by WBGO’s Rob Crocker, in honor of Norman Hedman in an effort to defray his considerable medical expenses in his battle against leukemia.  Join countless of other jazz, soul, R&B, and gospel fans in support of Hedman.  A silent auction will be held featuring items from Alicia Keys, Ty Law, NFL cornerback #24, and others. 

 LIST OF MUSICIAN’S WHO ARE COMING OUT TO SUPPORT NORMAN HEDMAN: 

Ron Carter, Joe Locke, Ray Mantilla, Vic Juris, Horacee Arnold, Queen Esther Marrow, Wil Calhoun, Andrienne Wilson, Kendra Shank, Frank Kimbrough, T.K. Blue, Dick Griffin, Norman Hedman’s Tropique (Willie Martinez, Misha Tsiganov, Alexei Tsiganov, Roger Byam, Craig Rivers, Mario Rodriguez, Cristian Rivera), B.D. Lenz, Cuba Gooding, Sr., the Main Ingredient, Elliott Mason, Brad Mason, Ron Buttacavole and more.

Note: Subject to Change