FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER 2026: GREG ABATE (saxophone)
Hailing from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA and an alumnus of Berklee College of Music, Greg Abate has been one of the leading post-bop alto saxophone stylists for 40 years. Greg is also an alumnus of The Ray Charles Orchestra and has frequently performed and recorded with pianist Kenny Barron and trumpeter Claudio Rodito. Greg Abate makes frequent visits to the UK and has performed at Swanage Jazz Festival many times.
“…his alto sound, which recalls Bud Shank’s, is big and slightly rough, yet sweet at the same time…” Downbeat Magazine
Greg Abate will be accompanied by the Andy Urquhart Quartet