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Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as 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.
Greg Abate (born May 31, 1947) is a jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer, and arranger. He grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. In the fifth grade he began to play clarinet.
Greg Abate is a world renowned Bebop Saxophonist & Flutist that has been inducted into the Rhode Island Hall of Fame and recently ranked top 4 on Alto Saxophone in DownBeat's 85th Reader's Poll!
Dec 31, 2021 · Greg Abate got hooked on the 1950s hard-bop style that evolved from bebop, and he has made himself a career of bringing that intense sound to audiences across the U.S. and around the globe.
Jazz saxophonist, flautist, and composer Greg Abate '71 played lead alto saxophone in the Ray Charles Orchestra in the early '70s after completing his studies at Berklee, and has since recorded more than 16 albums.
Aug 19, 2023 · Greg Abate’s dedication to upholding the legacy of Phil Woods and bebop jazz takes center stage in his upcoming appearance at the Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY (Saturday, August 26 at 6 pm).
Jun 6, 2021 · "Bebop is one of the more complicated forms of jazz music," says Greg Abate, one of New England's most well-known alto sax players. He's been keeping this "art form" alive and thriving for years. "It takes a lot of technique and dexterity to play bebop right," Abate says.
Greg Abate, jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer, tours internationally as a Jazz/Recording Artist 225 days a year. Greg’s newest release Gratitude, with the Tim Ray Trio, has received glowing reviews and a lot of international airplay.
Greg Abate is a true legend of American jazz. He started his international career playing lead alto saxophone with the Ray Charles Orchestra, and moved on to play tenor saxophone with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra.
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