Tim Hegarty
Dynamic Tenor Saxophonist
A versatile and passionate saxophonist, Tim Hegarty delivers powerful performances rooted in the post-bop tradition, leading his own acclaimed quintet.
Hard BopPost-BopMainstream Jazz
About
Tim Hegarty is a prominent jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and educator based in the New York area. With a career spanning decades, he has released several critically praised albums and performed with many jazz luminaries.
Music Style
His music features a blend of hard bop and post-bop influences, characterized by strong melodic lines, improvisational depth, and a vibrant, swinging rhythmic foundation.
Background
- Education
- {"Berklee College of Music","Manhattan School of Music"}
- Instruments
- saxophone (tenor)
- Active
- 1990s-present
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Notable Collaborations
Kenny BarronJim McNeelyClaudio RoditiBill CharlapJohn AbercrombieDave Stryker
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