The Belper Jazz Company presents Greg Abate at No28, Belper.

“Greg Abate, New England saxophonist, flutist and composer is enjoying an extraordinarily diversified International career that includes; playing lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra in the 70’s and tenor sax for the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under the direction of Dick Johnson in the 80’s. Recording a total of 23 recordings as a leader and recording or performing with some jazz greats, including Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Red Rodney , Ben Riley, George Mraz, Rufus Reid, Claudio Roditi, James Williams, Barry Harris, Richie Cole, Kenny Washington, Hilton Ruiz, Jerome Richardson, Billy Hart and many more.Greg is very busy 275 days a year touring, and also is adjunct professor of Jazz at RI College and is a Conn-Selmer representative artist conducting master classes and as guest artist at many schools, College and Universities.Greg was number 2 and 3 last 2021-22 In The Downbeat Readers Poll.“I sleep a lot better knowing there are alto players like Greg Abate”
Phil Woods.Greg Abate is considered by jazz writers and aficionados to be one of the most exciting saxophone players today.” - Mike Joyce, Washington Post.”