FROM NEW YORK: NICK HEMPTON

Fri, Jan 10

“Gritty, entertaining and thoroughly modern, Hempton keeps the flame of organ combo jazz burning brightly.” –Flophouse Magazine 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” back to Vancouver! 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 hometown heroes Nick Peck on organ, and Jesse Cahill at the drums for a rousing night of soul jazz that promises to be “badass, swinging and flat-out fun!” – DownBeat Magazine