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TOD HEDRICK Double Bassist |
Tod Hedrick curated a ''Jazz at Noon'' series at the Greenwich Arts Council, recruiting top talent from Jazz at Lincoln Center artists. Tod’s Quartet provided the third and final concert to an enthusiastic audience. He explained the history and forms and then provided musical examples. From all three programs, the attendees left newly enlightened about this uniquely American idiom.
As a Jazz Bassist, Tod Hedrick has provided excellent backup for my concerts as well as private affairs. A consummate professional, he has an excellent sense of timing as well as a genuine understanding of how to lay down a sound foundation for vocalists. Tod is well schooled in performing all the Jazz standard charts. What more can a vocalist ask for in a bassist?
The Tod Hedrick Quartet has been appearing at the SoundWaters Jazz Series since its inception. These versatile and well-prepared musicians always insure a sell-out, and Tod provides enlightened commentary so the audience also learns jazz history. The group plays the standards that the audience loves, but Tod adds his own innovative style to his arrangements.
Tod Hedrick has been performing, along with his pianist, at Birdland every Saturday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for more than five years. The mood is mellow – his technique is sure. The enthusiastic applause from visitors at the bar or eating dinner is testimony to Tod’s talent and musicianship – the perfect warm-up before the later show.
The Tod Hedrick Quartet played for the Museum’s spring cabaret concert, ''Some Like It Hot,'' which was sold out two weeks before the date. The musicians were superb, the energy high, and Tod’s knowledgeable commentary an added bonus. At the final note, the audience was on its feet for a standing ovation.
Tod and his lively musicians gave a memorable concert for our ''Sunday Afternoons Live'' series. The hall was full to capacity and the audience charmed as these versatile musicians performed a menu of different jazz styles, including Latin, Be-bop, Classic and Modern.
As teacher, I have coached Tod Hedrick’s bass playing through the standard jazz repertoire and have heard him mature into a gifted musician. As a teacher of jazz, I know of no greater satisfaction than to hear a student struggle at first, then gain confidence, then find the courage to take risks and establish a career as an exceptional talent. Tod Hedrick is on his way!
TOD HEDRICK |