Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe.

In the mid-70s, 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 the leadership of Dick Johnson from 1986 to ’87.

Following this experience, Greg ventured out as a post-hard bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals, Jazz Societies, and Jazz Clubs throughout the U.S., Canada, and abroad, including most of Europe, the UK, and Moscow and Georgia, Russia.

Greg’s newest release, Gratitude, with the Tim Ray Trio, has received glowing reviews and extensive international airplay.  Also, check out Greg’s other recordings, including special guests Phil Woods and other notable artists.   

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 a leader.Greg is also an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College and is a very active jazz clinician with the company, sponsored by the Conn-Selmer Instrument Co., conducting workshops and master classes throughout the U.S and abroad.

Greg has been inducted into the RI MUSIC HALL OF FAME 2016.