The success of Magic Dance is fueled by the capable execution of three brainstorms from Rhode Island hard-bop stalwart Greg Abate. The first was deciding … Read More “Greg Abate: Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron (Whaling City Sound)”
On Aug. 11, 2014, a little more than a year before he exited our world, Phil Woods got together with longtime colleague and fellow alto … Read More “Greg Abate & Phil Woods with the Tim Ray Trio: Kindred Spirits: Live at Chan’s”
Greg Abate’s latest is a decidedly meat-and-potatoes affair, a straight-ahead outing on which the saxophonist is joined by one of his major influences, alto master … Read More “Greg Abate: The Greg Abate Quintet Featuring Phil Woods”
A saxophonist on fire, with interesting twists from usual repertoire
Saxophonist Greg Abate, best known for his alto work but also a fine player on the other horns, including baritone, has been a hard-bop disciple … Read More “Greg Abate: Horace is Here”
