The Belper Jazz Company presents Greg Abate at No28, Belper.

“Greg Abate, New England saxophonist, flutist and composer is enjoying an extraordinarily diversified International career that includes; playing lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra in the 70’s and tenor sax for the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under the direction of Dick Johnson in the 80’s. Recording a total of 23 recordings as a leader and recording or performing with some jazz greats, including Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Red Rodney , Ben Riley, George Mraz, Rufus Reid, Claudio Roditi, James Williams, Barry Harris, Richie Cole, Kenny Washington, Hilton Ruiz, Jerome Richardson, Billy Hart and many more.

Greg is very busy 275 days a year touring, and also is adjunct professor of Jazz at RI College and is a Conn-Selmer representative artist conducting master classes and as guest artist at many schools, College and Universities.

Here's what the fine folks of Belper said about Greg's performances with the BJC:

"Really informal venue for a great sax player with seat-of-the-pants interplay between keys, bass and drums. Fantastic talent!"

"Great gig at a wonderful venue - perfect for creating a jazz club atmosphere. BYOB or great beer/cider from the Angels next door. A perfect evening ! Looking forward to the next Belper Jazz Company gig here!"

"An excellent evening with great music in an intimate venue."

"Top class jazz"

"Excellent venue, excellent gig and great atmosphere, will go again. Highly recommended."

"First real Jazz event I've been to. It was amazing we were so close to the players who were very good! A great night and so local! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming!"