• Tommy Halferty

    Ireland's Leading Jazz Guitarist

Tommy Halferty, A Part of the Continuum Documentary Series 2025

 

Irish jazz guitarist Tommy Halferty has been a defining force in Ireland’s jazz scene for over four decades. A Part of the Continuum is an 11-part documentary series from Director / Producer Peter Moc that explores his remarkable journey—from his early influences and formative encounters to his extensive career as a performer, composer, and educator.

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Tommy Halferty Albums

Contexts

All compositions by Tommy Halferty except "Follow" by Jenna Harris, Derek Whyte, Izumi Kimura and Tommy Halferty, and "Freeway" by Izumi Kimura and Tommy Halferty.

Spiorad Ama

Tommy Halferty on guitar in trio with Christophe Lavergne on drums and Jean Philippe Lavergne on Hammond organ. Dense and unpredictable soundscapes follow one another in this suite of original compositions.

Tommy Halferty invites Norma Winstone

A duo album made by Tommy Halferty and Norma Winstone after twenty-five years performing concerts and club gigs in Ireland and England. This celebratory album was brought about by Allen Smith of

Upcoming Events

Tommy Halferty: A Part of the Continuum – Document…

April
Wednesday
30
Wed, 30. April 2025, 17:00 h - 17:30 h
Uncategorized
Tommy Halferty: A Part of the Continuum – Document…
Where: YouTube Premiere Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7HTaEI_fhk Join us for the highly anticipated premiere of Tommy Halferty: A Life in Jazz, an 11-part mini-documentary series celebrating one of Ireland’s most influential jazz guitarists. From his early days in Derry to becomi…

Tommy Halferty Whirlpool Group presents Miles Davi…

May
Tuesday
27
Tue, 27. May 2025, 21:00 h - 22:30 h
Billy Byrnes
Gig
Tommy Halferty Whirlpool Group presents Miles Davi…
Tommy Halferty – guitar Darragh O Kelly- keys Derek Whyte- Bass Brendan Doherty-drums Miles Davis – In a Silent Way (1969) Released in 1969, In a Silent Way marked a pivotal moment in jazz history, introducing a fusion of jazz, rock, and ambient sounds. Featuring an all-star lineup—including Way…

The Tommy Halferty Trio - Live at Arthur's Blues &…

July
Saturday
5
Sat, 5. July 2025, 21:30 h - 23:30 h
Arthur's
Gig
The Tommy Halferty Trio - Live at Arthur's Blues &…
Legendary Irish Jazz Guitarist Tommy Halferty has been performing & composing for the last 35 years and in that time has gained a wealth of experience performing with musicians from all over the world such as Lee Konitz, Benny Golson, Seamus Blake, Norma Winstone and many more

Westport Jazz Presents: Tommy Halferty and his Whi…

July
Sunday
13
Sun, 13. July 2025, 20:30 h - 23:30 h
Clew Bay Hotel
Gig
Westport Jazz Presents: Tommy Halferty and his Whi…
Tommy Halferty – guitar Darragh O Kelly- keys Derek Whyte- Bass Brendan Doherty-drums Miles Davis – In a Silent Way (1969) Released in 1969, In a Silent Way marked a pivotal moment in jazz history, introducing a fusion of jazz, rock, and ambient sounds. Featuring an all-star …