Nick Hempton: Jazz Musician in New York

About Nick Hempton

Nick Hempton is a jazz saxophonist heard regularly on New York City bandstands, including appearances at Smalls Jazz Club. He leads the Nick Hempton Quartet, a working group built around compact arrangements and extended improvisation. His playing draws on the straight-ahead tenor tradition and a close attention to time and phrasing. Onstage, the focus is on melodic development and ensemble conversation rather than display.