• 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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A Part of the Continuum Episodes

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

Conor Guilfolye Quartet

January
Saturday
24
Sat, 24. January 2026, 21:00 h - 23:00 h
Arthur's
Gig
Conor Guilfolye Quartet
featuring Tommy Halferty Conor Guilfoyle - drums Tommy Halferty - Guitar Kelan Walsh - Baritone Sax Bax Rycraft - Bass Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/conor-guilfolye-quartet-tickets-1926393828799

Jazz in the Attic with The Ester Quintet

January
Tuesday
27
Tue, 27. January 2026, 20:30 h - 23:30 h
Glenside Pub
Gig
Jazz in the Attic with The Ester Quintet
Jazz gig featuring The Ester Quintet - Mick McDonagh, sax; Des Higgins, guitar; Donal Moriarty, piano; John Cooke, bass; Brian Kelehan, drums - with special guest Tommy Halferty on guitar.

Timeless Jazz | Menuau, Halferty, Fleming & Mu…

February
Sunday
22
Sun, 22. February 2026, 19:30 h - 22:00 h
Briery Gap Cultural Centre
Concert
Timeless Jazz | Menuau, Halferty, Fleming & Mu…
For this special concert, master guitarist Tommy Halferty introduces the great French saxophonist Pierrick Menuau, with Dave Fleming on double bass and John Philip Murray on drums, for an inspired programme of jazz standards, alongside a few lesser-known gems. A leading figure since the late 1970s…