GREG ABATE with Dave Cottle Trio @The SWIGG
Schedule
Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Swigg Swansea | Swansea, WA
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SWANSEA JAZZ CLUB @THE SWIGG SA1There will be (Musical) Fireworks TONIGHT, Nov 5th, 8pm Swigg Swansea Please keep all pets locked in doors, safe and secure from an explosive #jazz saxophonist sure to ignite the house band too! Keep your powder dry, no (T)reason not too, and plot to join us for a barrel load of great Jazz.
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.
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 ’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 release Gratitude, with the Tim Ray Trio has received glowing reviews and a lot of international airplay. Also, check out Greg's other recordings including 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.
To this date Greg has recorded over 17 other recordings as leader.
Greg is also an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College and is also a very active jazz clinician with co. sponsorship from the Conn-Selmer Instrument Co., conducting workshops and master classes through the U.S and abroad.
Greg has been inducted into the RI MUSIC HALL OF FAME 2016
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