Tom Dempsey/tim Ferguson Quartet "waltz New" at The Falcon

Tonight's performance marks the release of the quartet's CD “Waltz New” on Origin Records, celebrating the music of legendary and innovative guitarist, Jim Hall.

"It could be argued that the jazz guitar tree is rooted in four names: Django [Reinhardt], Charlie [Christian], Wes [Montgomery], and Jim [Hall]" - Premier Guitar Magazine

“...inventive, straight ahead and swinging. The Tom Dempsey/Tim Ferguson Quartet shows how creative the modern mainstream of jazz remains in the 21st century.”
Scott Yanow/Jazz Journalist/Author

Featuring:
Tom Dempsey - Guitar, Tim Ferguson - Bass, Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone, Eliot Zigmund - Drums...

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Tonight's performance marks the release of the quartet's CD “Waltz New” on Origin Records, celebrating the music of legendary and innovative guitarist, Jim Hall.

"It could be argued that the jazz guitar tree is rooted in four names: Django [Reinhardt], Charlie [Christian], Wes [Montgomery], and Jim [Hall]" - Premier Guitar Magazine

“...inventive, straight ahead and swinging. The Tom Dempsey/Tim Ferguson Quartet shows how creative the modern mainstream of jazz remains in the 21st century.”
Scott Yanow/Jazz Journalist/Author

Featuring:
Tom Dempsey - Guitar, Tim Ferguson - Bass, Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone, Eliot Zigmund - Drums

http://www.tomdempseymusic.com
http://www.timfergusonmusic.com

The Tom Dempsey/Tim Ferguson Quartet is an exciting and innovative ensemble with four of NYC’s most respected jazz musicians. Performing original compositions, standards and classics from the jazz canon, their music is an authentic expression of the state of jazz in the 21st century.
Guitarist Tom Dempsey and bassist Tim Ferguson have collaborated on a variety of projects from duo to large ensembles for over twenty years, throughout the US and Europe at many notable jazz venues and festivals. Their collaboration has resulted in numerous recordings. Their latest release, "Waltz New" on Origin Records pays tribute to the music of Jim Hall.
Guitarist, Tom Dempsey’s reputation for hard swinging sophistication and pure musicality have made him a distinct voice in the jazz scene. He has performed and recorded with a virtual Who’s Who of renowned jazz musicians including Wynton Marsalis, George Coleman, Kenny Barron, Roy Haynes, Bobby McFerrin, Paquito D’Rivera, Jack McDuff, and Jim Hall.
Bassist, Tim Ferguson has provided the foundation for jazz groups in NYC for many years. He has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe with George Cables, Cecil Bridgewater, Tony Scott, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Eddie Harris and Mel Lewis, among others.

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