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The Greg Abate Quartet
We are delighted to welcome back legendary US saxophonist, Greg Abate, to Kenilworth Jazz, as part of his autumn UK tour. Greg is based in the USA, a musician of brilliant international standing, and without a doubt, amongst the finest jazz players of his generation. After studying at Berklee in the mid 70's, Greg joined the Ray Charles band, and later the renowned Artie Shaw Orchestra. Since then, Greg has had an outstanding career as a band leader in his own right. His recent albums include a beautiful album with the late great Phil Woods, and his most recent album with the incredible pianist, Kenny Baron. As well as his touring work, Greg is also a composer, arranger, a Grammy-nominated recording artist and educator of considerable note, serving as an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College. His fluent and muscular playing is best described as "post hard bop", encompassing a classic approach to the material in the style of Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley and Phil Woods.
"Abate is not content to rely on stock bebop riffs ... his work has a feeling of constant invention and creativity.” Chicago Tribune
"A unique voice" Metro, San Jose
"One of the most exciting players around today" The Jazz Messenger
“Greg Abate is one of the most appealing saxophonists on the scene today ... the result is that he plays music with sweetness and daring.” New Jazz Recordings
Joining Greg, we have the flying socks, passion and innovation of Alex Steele on piano; the insuperable merchant of groove and swing, Mike Cypher on drums; and the beautifully melodic, lyrical and effervescent, Mike ‘Moyk’ Green on double bass. We are looking forward to seeing you there!