• 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

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.
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Spiorad Ama

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.
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Tommy Halferty invites Norma Winstone

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
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Upcoming Events

February
Sunday
22
Sun, 22. February 2026, 16:00 h - 18:00 h
Arthur's
Gig
Tommy Halferty / Pierrick Manuau Quartet
From France, saxophonist Pierrick Manuau plays with the legendary Irish guitarist Tommy Halferty For this special concert, master guitarist Tommy Halferty introduces the great French saxophonist Pierrick Menuau, for an inspired programme of jazz standards, alongside a few lesser-known gems.

February
Thursday
26
Thu, 26. February 2026, 19:30 h - 21:30 h
Wexford Arts Centre
Gig
Tommy Halferty Trio
Tommy Halferty Trio, featuring Pierrick Menuau from France, Derek  Whyte on Bass  with guest vocals Melanie O'Reilly Legends of international and Irish jazz are coming together for an exceptional live performance only at Wexford Arts Centre.  Tommy Halferty, re…

May
Friday
1
Fri, 1. May 2026, 20:00 h - 22:00 h
The Harbour Bar
Gig
Tommy Halferty Quartet - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Tommy Halferty has been instrumental in shaping the sound of Irish jazz, a guitarist who has been at the forefront of a vibrant jazz scene on this island for over half a century. Celebrating his 80th birthday year, Halferty’s fire burns as brightly as ever. A composer, mentor and educator for ge…

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