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9 April 2010

Recording in France

Recording in France with Michel Zenino (Bass) Stephane Foucher (drums) Jazz interactions of Irish traditional songs and songs of James Taylor June 25 – 30

3 March 2009

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What the Critics Say

“Tommy Halferty quartet provided the most solid material of this jazz Cascias Festival in portugal. It was a reflection of the rising stature of the Irish guitarist”Brian French – Sunday...

3 March 2009

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Keith Copeland
Three Stars

“Round trip” Steeplechase Label

Keith Copeland (drums)
Tommy Halferty (guitar)
Ronan Guilfoyle (bass)

Halferty’s thick tone and juicy blend of bebop lines and fat resonant chords tend to dominate this record, though Copeland and Guilfoyle are no slouches and the resultant trio has plenty of grip. Highlights would be a somewhat Latinized “You don’t know what love is” and a very gritty blues called “Minor Infringement”. A rare example of Steeplechase recording in Ireland!