Greg Abate + the Gaz Hughes Trio

Greg Abate is an American 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, has received glowing reviews and a lot of international airplay. Also, check out Greg's other recordings including special guests Phil Woods and other notable artists.

Supported by the Gaz Hughes trio - Andrzej Baranek (piano) and Gavin Barras (double bass) Gareth Hughes (drums )

You may also like the following events from JazzLeeds:

• This Sunday, 31st August, 12:30 pm, Jazz Sunday at the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival in Leeds
• Next Sunday, 7th September, 01:30 pm, The ReDiffusion All Stars in Leeds
• Next month, 10th September, 06:00 pm, Trish Heenan and Ed Kainiek at Rush Hour Jazz in Leeds

Also check out other Music events in Leeds, Entertainment events in Leeds, Festivals in Leeds.