Greg Abate / Dean Stockdale / John Pope / Abbie Finn Greg Abate (Saxophone and Flute) Dean Stockdale (Keyboards) John Pope (Double Bass) Abbie Finn (Drums)
A welcome return from Greg Abate who will perform with some of the regions top musicians Dean
Stockdale (Keyboards), John Pope (Double Bass) and Abbie Finn (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’s newest release Gratitude, with the Tim Ray Trio has received glowing reviews and a lot of
international airplay.
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
AGE RESTRICTIONS Children and young people under 16 years old may attend events accompanied by an adult (age over 18). They are not allowed to enter the premises after 9pm and they must leave the premises by midnight. Under 16s are not allowed to purchase soft drinks, but they may consume soft drinks bought for them by their accompanying adult.
16 and 17 year olds are allowed to attend events unaccompanied by an adult and they may purchase soft drinks. They must leave the premises by midnight.
Nov 5 – Greg Abate / Dean Stockdale / John Pope / Abbie Finn
Sunday 5 November, 8pm (7pm doors)
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Jazz North East at The Globe presents…
Greg Abate / Dean Stockdale / John Pope / Abbie Finn
Greg Abate (Saxophone and Flute)
Dean Stockdale (Keyboards)
John Pope (Double Bass)
Abbie Finn (Drums)
A welcome return from Greg Abate who will perform with some of the regions top musicians Dean
Stockdale (Keyboards), John Pope (Double Bass) and Abbie Finn (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’s newest release Gratitude, with the Tim Ray Trio has received glowing reviews and a lot of
international airplay.
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
For more info on Jazz North East visit www.jazznortheast.com
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Children and young people under 16 years old may attend events accompanied by an adult (age over 18). They are not allowed to enter the premises after 9pm and they must leave the premises by midnight. Under 16s are not allowed to purchase soft drinks, but they may consume soft drinks bought for them by their accompanying adult.
16 and 17 year olds are allowed to attend events unaccompanied by an adult and they may purchase soft drinks. They must leave the premises by midnight.
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