Sunday Night Jazz Showcase
Program 42 (October 26 at 8:00pm)
Greg Abate is an internationally-known jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer.
In the 1970’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg Abate played lead alto saxophone for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years.
In 1978, Greg formed his group Channel One which was a favorite in the New England area and from there had the opportunity to play tenor sax with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under leadership of Dick Johnson from 1986 to 1987.
Following this experience Greg ventured out as post hard bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals, Jazz Societies and Jazz Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and abroad, including most of Europe, UK, and Moscow and Georgia Russia.
Greg recorded his first CD “Live At Birdland NYC” in 1991 on the Candid Jazz Label with the trio of James Williams, Rufus Reid and Kenny Washington.
Greg Abate has recorded more than 15 other recordings and was nominated for a Grammy for his 2004 recording “Evolution.”
