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Nick Hempton is an Australian-born jazz saxophonist who moved to New York City in 2004, becoming a cornerstone of the NYC jazz scene. Over more than a decade, he led The Nick Hempton Band (2005–2016) and released nine albums, establishing a reputation for straight-ahead jazz with swing, soul-jazz, and hard-bop sensibilities. Hempton is renowned for his organ-quartet formats and his dynamic two-tenor duel setups, offering listeners a blend of fiery improvisation and melodic storytelling.