Discography

Compact Discs:

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BOP CITY – LIVE AT BIRDLAND 1991

The Greg Abate Quartet ~ Greg Abate (alto, soprano & tenor saxophones,
flute), James Williams (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), and Kenny Washington
(drums)

Candid / CCD 79513

GREG ABATE STRAIGHT AHEAD 1993

The Greg Abate Quintet ~ Greg Abate (alto & tenor saxophones), Claudio
Roditi (trumpet, flugel horn), Hilton Ruiz (piano), George Mraz (bass),
and Kenny Washington (drums)

Candid / CCD 79530

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE 1994

The Greg Abate Quintet ~ Greg Abate (soprano, alto, tenor & baritone
saxophones, flute), Richie Cole (alto saxophone), Chris Neville (piano),
Paul Del Nero (bass), and Artie Cabral (drums)

Candid / CCD 79715

“High vibes imbue Abate’s three CDs on Candid.”

–Fred Bouchard, Jazz Times

MY BUDDY 1997

Greg Abate and Friends ~ Greg Abate (alto, tenor & soprano saxophones,
flute), Donna Byrne (vocals), Paul Fontaine (trumpet), Mac Chrupcala
(piano), Marshall Wood (bass), Al Bernstein (bass, tracks 12 & 13), and
John Anter (drums)

Seaside Recordings / SSMB 132

“Charlie Parker and Art Pepper are obvious influences, but Abate adds a
certain tough vigor that’s all his own. His playing throughout the disc
solidifies his spot as New England’s top alto man and one of the best
anywhere. MY BUDDY is very good jazz and a great example of what
talented people can do if they are just allowed to go into a studio and
cut loose.”
–John Basile, The Jazz Line

IT’S CHRISTMASTIME 1997

Greg Abate and Friends ~ Greg Abate (alto, tenor & soprano saxophones,
flute), Herb Pomeroy (trumpet, flugelhorn), Paul Broadnax (piano,
vocals), Jack Pezanelli (guitar), Mark Pucci (bass), Peter Kontrimas
(bass, track 7), and Matt Gordy (drums)

Brownstone Recordings / BRCD 959

BROKEN DREAMS 2000

Greg Abate and Friends ~ Greg Abate (alto, tenor & soprano saxophones),
Frank Tiberi (tenor saxophone), Mac Chrupcala (piano), Dave Zinno
(bass), and John Anter (drums)

Seaside Recordings / SSBD 144

“What is really amazing is how much Greg puts into every CD he
has ever done. Just when you believe he has reached his highest level,
he gives you something new to think about.“

–Arthur C. Bourassa, Jazz Now

“I’ve loved every Abate CD I’ve heard, and BROKEN DREAMS is
no exception. Quality people – quality jazz. Enuff said.“

–Butch Berman, Discorama

BOP LIVES! 1998

The Greg Abate Quintet ~ Greg Abate (alto saxophone), Claudio Roditi
(trumpet, flugelhorn), Kenny Barron (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), and Ben
Riley (drums)

Blue Chip Jazz / 4001

“Abate’s musical style can be seen as a distillation of
swing’s easygoing vibe and bop’s more animated groove. He has developed
a unique voice. Abate’s tone is well-behaved, not passive, but by no
means aggressive. you can rest assured that the horn player brings his
impeccable taste and accuracy to this recording.“

–METRO San Jose, CA (Bop Lives!)

HAPPY SAMBA 2000

The Greg Abate Quintet ~ Greg Abate (alto & soprano saxophones, flute),
Mark Soskin (piano), Harvie Swartz (vertical bass), Ed Uribe (drums &
percussion), and Wilson “Chembo” Corniel (congas)

Blue Chip Jazz / 4004-2

EVOLUTION 2002

Greg Abate (alto, soprano, tenor & baritone saxophones, flute) James
Williams (piano), Harvie S (bass), and Billy Hart (drums)

1201 Music / 60132

Horace Is Here 2004

(A Tribute to jazz great Horace Silver)

Greg Abate ,saxophones

Claudio Roditi ,Trumpet

Hilton Ruiz , piano

Marshall Wood , bass

Art Cabral , drums

Koko Jazz Records

MONSTERS IN THE NIGHT 2005

Greg Abate alto and tenor saxophones

Paul Nagel Piano

Bill Miele electric bass

Art Montanaro trombone

Vinnie Pagano drums

2007

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

GREG ABATE   ALAN BARNES QUINTET

Featuring John Donaldson piano

Andy Cleyndert bass

Spike Wells drums

Produced by Alan Barnes

Woodville Records

England


2008

Wave Street Sessions

Greg Abate  Quartet

Featuring  Bill Cunliffe piano

Ray Drummond bass

Akira Tana drums

Produced  by Dr. Herb Wong

Audio Cassettes:

SPIRIT 1988

The Greg Abate Group ~ featuring Claudio Roditi

Stage Door Records / AVL 89131

Stage Door Productions

TWO SIDES OF GREG ABATE 1987

The Greg Abate Quartet

Buckley Records

Greg Abate recorded with other artists:

Bird Lives,NY with ~Red Rodney (Candid Productions Ltd.) 1993

Dan Moretti and Brazilia (Live at Chan’s) Brownstone Recordings 1996

Justin Holden (JUSTIN TIME, Bayside Records/101) 1997

Claudio Roditi (SAMBA MANHATTAN STYLE, Reservoir Music/RSR139) 1994

Ken Crowell (CHOPS BIG BAND JAZZ, Ohlone College Jazz Series) 1998