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Greg Abate Quartet
October 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$28.50Grammy nominated jazz saxophonist and flutist Greg Abate will perform along with his quartet at The Packing House, 165 River Road, Willington, CT on Friday, October 18th, from 7:30-9:30. Tickets available here. The quartet for this gig includes Matt DeChamplain on piano, Jeff Fuller on bass and Ben Bilello on drums.
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 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 currently a Whaling City Sound recording artist. His newest album, Magic Dance is planned for release April 2021.