Greg Abate – A Tribute to Ray Charles
Saturday, February 20, 2027 $37 Advance | $40 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm In the early 1970s, Greg Abate was a working musician in Los Angeles when he auditioned for and won a position with the legendary Ray Charles Orchestra in 1973. This new project is a tribute to Ray Charles and features Greg Abate with a stellar group performing music associated with Ray Charles. The group was captured live in concert at WGBH Jazz Boston, in a performance that is currently available on demand through WGBH. A CD of this historic live session is scheduled for release in 2027 on the Summit Records label. For Greg Abate, the recording brings his musical journey with Ray Charles full circle, preserving a live performance that celebrates the legacy of one of America’s greatest musical icons. A powerful bebop and post-bop stylist, Abate has established himself as one of the most respected alto saxophonists on the international jazz scene. He has performed and recorded with many of jazz’s finest artists, including Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Richie Cole, Jerome Richardson, and Claudio Roditi, Red Rodney , Hank Jones ,Rufus Reid , George Mraz and many others with 27 Recordings as leader! He also […]