Jazz & Blues Showcase: The Nick Hempton Quartet

The Nick Hempton Quartet

Our Jazz & Blues Showcase returns this fall with an exciting show on Sunday afternoon, SEPTEMBER 7th, featuring the soulful, blues playing of saxophone sensation NICK HEMPTON. Support in his quartet is from well-known, veteran jazz artists MATT CHERTKOFF, guitar, LUCAS BROWN, organ, & drummer JASON TIEMANN.

Growing up in Australia, Hempton was influenced by saxophone icons Dexter Gordon, Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt. They became the driving force in his desire for a career in jazz & an opportunity to continue the music of those jazz legends. His belief was that the best way to achieve that goal was to move to New York, the U.S. ‘s hotbed of jazz. Still in his twenties, he relocated in 2004.

In N.Y., he worked to establish himself as a fixture in its jazz scene. The superb professional resume he’s earned since, justified the decision to move. Among others, he gained popularity performing with jazz stalwarts Roy Hargrove, Victor Lewis, Larry Willis, Peter Bernstein, Joe Magnarelli & Jerry Weldon. As his popularity grew, demand for his playing also did & opportunities at important jazz venues in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia & back in Australia opened for him. They continue today, as Hempton’s growing resume shows continued performances worldwide & more of his recorded work.