Greg Abate, Sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt

US Saxophonist Greg Abate - jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer is an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe.

In the mid 70’s, after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years.

In 1978 Greg formed 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 ’87.

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’s newest releaseGratitude, with the Tim Ray Trio has received glowing reviews and a lot of international airplay.  Also,check out Greg's other recordingsincluding special guests Phil Woods and other notable artists.

Greg is currently a Whaling City Sound recording artist.

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 has recorded over 17 other recordings as leader.

Greg is also an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College and is a very active jazz clinician with sponsorship from the Conn-Selmer Instrument Co. conducting workshops and master classes through the U.S and abroad.

Greg was inducted into the RI MUSIC HALL OF FAME 2016.

Greg Abate makes his first visit to Jazz@PJC and we look forward to welcoming him to Pangbourne.

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