The first episode of the series takes us back to the formative years of Tommy Halferty, exploring his upbringing, early family life, and the first sparks of his love for jazz. Viewers will gain insight into the influences that shaped his musical journey, both within his family and from external sources.
“He’s absolutely an international world class player, and to have a guy of that caliber, week on week, producing music on the scene for over 40 years, is an incredible achievement and an incredibly important factor of the evolution of jazz on this island. “
Ronan Guilfoyle
Credits:
- Director/Producer: Peter Moc
- Music:
- Manneken Frites from Station Midi, 2017 by Tommy Halferty Trio
- Encore-Moi from Blue Impressions, 2009 by Halferty/Lavergne Trio
- Syeeda’s Song Flute (J. Coltrane) from The Irish Connection, 1996 by Keith Copeland Trio
- I Remember You (Schertzinger) from Station Midi, 2017 by Tommy Halferty Trio
- Station Midi from Station Midi, 2017 by Tommy Halferty Trio
- Step For Lara from Tommy Halferty Invites Norma Winstone, 2019
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.