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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 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.
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.
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 jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid '70s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for two years.
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 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.
Aug 19, 2023 · At the heart of jazz lies the origins of bebop jazz, which has left an indelible mark on the history of the music. Saxophonist Greg Abate stands as both a torchbearer for the legendary Phil Woods and a torchbearer for the enduring spirit of bebop jazz. Phil Woods: A Bebop Jazz Icon. © Garth Woods.
Greg Abate is a jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer, and arranger. He grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. In the fifth grade he began to play clarinet.
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