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Event Description
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 becoming a defining figure in Irish jazz, Tommy Halferty’s career has spanned decades of musical innovation and collaboration. Featuring rare footage, exclusive interviews, and deep insights into his artistry, this series is a must-watch for jazz lovers, musicians, and anyone passionate about Ireland’s rich jazz heritage.
"He’s absolutely an international world-class player, and to have a guy of that calibre, week on week, producing music on the scene for over 40 years, is an incredible achievement and an incredibly important factor in the evolution of jazz on this island." – Ronan Guilfoyle
Watch the Trailer:
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Learn more about the documentary series: https://www.jazzireland.ie/projects/a-part-of-the-continuum.html
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Credits:
- Director/Producer: Peter Moc
Interviewees:
Tommy Halferty, Cormac Larkin, Izumi Kimura, Conor Guilfoyle and Ronan Guilfoyle
Dedications:
Tommy Halferty would like to dedicate this project to his parents Patrick and Rose, also his brothers and sisters Patsy, Jim, Charlie, Rose, Sally, Nelly and Bridgie.