TLI Jazz: Nick Hempton—A Night of Soul Jazz From NYC

Studio E, Linde Center for Music and Learning
“Gritty, entertaining and thoroughly modern, Hempton keeps the flame of organ combo jazz burning brightly.” –Flophouse Magazine

Nick Hempton
From the legendary organ rooms of Harlem and Greenwich Village, “soul-sax sensation” Nick Hempton is bringing his free-blowing blend of “barroom excitement and modern jazz finesse” to Tanglewood! Fronting a classic Hammond organ band, Hempton will present tunes from his acclaimed original albums, as well as classics of the organ jazz repertoire. Join Hempton, along with the all-star rhythm team of Kyle Koehler at the organ, Charlie Sigler on guitar, and Fukushi Tainaka at the drums, for a rousing night of soul jazz that promises to be “badass, swinging and flat-out fun!” – DownBeat Magazine