Tommy Halferty's Lifetime Group
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About this event
Celebrating the music of The Tony Williams Lifetime Group
One of Ireland's leading improvising musicians Tommy Halferty join's forces with two of Ireland's leading jazz musicians' Scott Flanigan - Hammond Organ & Kevin Brady - Drums to perform a short Tour of Ireland.
The Tony Williams Lifetime was founded in 1969 as a power trio with John McLaughlin on electric guitar, and Larry Young (a.k.a.Khalid Yasin) on organ. The band was possibly named for Williams' debut album as a bandleader, Life Time, released on Blue Note in 1964.
The group will perform a selection of music from this infamous group as well as exciting new original compositions by members of the group.
Tommy Halferty - Guitar
Scott Flanigan - Hammond Organ
Shane O'Donovan - Drums
Location
14 Francis Street
Venue details
The Black Gate is a place of the arts. It has been born with creativity at its heart, and, with it, we will further assert the creative soul of this city. With music, literature, art, film, dance, and learning, we will create a home for the artist and a haven for art lovers. This will be a place to enjoy. Both for the events that happen here or for the atmosphere. Whether listening to a concert, watching a film, listening to a speaker, enjoying reading a book in the library with a coffee or a glass of wine, or having a good night with old friends, we will welcome you, we will look after you, and we will entertain you.
