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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 two 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

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Miki Yamanaka, Donald Vega, Dwayne Dolphin, Jalen Baker and more

by Benjamin Boddie
September 24, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Miki Yamanaka, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Paul Yonemura, Amber Weekes, Jeremy Monteiro Organ Quartet, Steve Rawlins, Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band, Nicoleyvette, Joyce E Tutty Moreno & Adrian Young, Mike Jones, Donald Vega, Skinny Hightower, Zaccai Curtis, Kay Kostopoulos, Sullivan Fortner, Jun Iida, Andrew Kim, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, ...

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Jalen Baker, Matt Wilson's Good Trouble, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Charles Tolliver and more

by Benjamin Boddie
September 17, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jalen Baker, Matt Wilson's Good Trouble, Mike Catalano, Allan Harris, Dave Bass, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta, Joey Calveiro, The Las Vegas Boneheads, Douye, Charles Tolliver, Greg Chako, Linda Sikhakhane, Technocats, Geof Bradfield, Myra Melford, Ben Goldberg, Dana Hall, NicoleYvette, Kelly Green, Dwayne Dolphin, Reid Hoyson Project, Visions Jazz Ensemble, Takashi ...

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Oscar Peterson, Terri Lyne Carrington, Greg Abate and Scott Sadlon

by Joe Dimino
September 13, 2026

From the dental chair to the drum throne, Arizona dentist-by-day and drummer-by-night Scott Saldon kicks off the 975th Episode of Neon Jazz--and he's bringing some serious company. Joined by Rachel Eckroth and Tim Lefebvre, Scott sets the tone with music from his 2026 album Songs from Thin Air. From there, we launch into an hour that ...

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Janel Leppin, YUGEN, Oscar Evans, Rich Halley

by Cheryl K.
September 10, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--Ensemble Tuvalu; the quintet Slow Tiger; guitarist Nicolas Meier and World Group; YUGEN; bassist Oscar Evans; vibraphonist/composer Jalen Baker; and the trio of pianist Nicki Adams, saxophonist Michael Eaton, and drummer Francisco Mela.Playlist Jimmy Smith “Where or When" from Live at The Club Baby Grand, ...

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Dwayne Dolphin, Ulysses Owens Jr. & Generation Y, Enoch Smith Jr.. Henry Treadgill and more

by Benjamin Boddie
September 3, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Dwayne Dolphin, Ulysses Owens Jr. & Generation Y, Sir Roland Hanna, Sounds Of April & Randall, Kelly Green, Enoch Smith Jr., Henry Threadgill/Vijay Iyer/Dafnis Prieto, Carmen Lundy, Greg Abate Quartet, WDR Big Band, Fernando Ferrarone, Sebastian Zawadzki, Mike Clark, Ale Nuñez, Oscar Peterson, Miki Yamanaka, Robert Jospe Quartet, Yoko Miwa, ...

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Mike DiRubbo: Way Out Northwest

Read "Way Out Northwest" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
August 12, 2026

Alto saxophonist and composer Mike DiRubbo, an acclaimed artist on the New York City jazz scene for more than three decades, traveled all the way to Vancouver, British Columbia, in October 2025 to record Way Out Northwest with a hand-picked all-Canadian rhythm section: pianist Tilden Webb, bassist Jodi Proznick and drummer Jesse Cahill. The ...

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Branford Marsalis, Eric Scott Reed, Artemis, Jeremy Pelt and more

by Benjamin Boddie
December 6, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Branford Marsalis, Altin Sencalar, Reginald Cyntje, Marianne Solivan, Thomas Marriott, Mitch Towne, Paul Hecht, Lorraine Feather, Eric Scott Reed, Beatle Jazz, John Clayton, Ellie Martin, Jane Ira Bloom, Kandace Springs, Artemis, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Caili O'Doherty, Max Leake, Judy Wexler, Liz Cole, Jeremy Pelt, Darryl Yokley, Mason Razavi, Fred Hersch, Willie ...

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Jonah David, Leon Anderson, Russ Spiegel, Shuffle Demons and more

by Benjamin Boddie
April 4, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jonah David, Leon Anderson, Russ Spiegel, Nnenna Freelon, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Shuffle Demons, Kevin Fort, Renegade Queens, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Jeremy Pelt, The Empress, MTB, Artemis. Christopher Boscole, Steve johns, Yellowjackets, Max Leake, Fred Hersch, WDR Big Band, Rachel Therrien, Rodney Jordan, John Ellis, Chacho Ramirez, Diane Marino, Nels Cline, and ...

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Greg Abate, Steve Allee, Dave Potter & Thomas Marriott

by Joe Dimino
March 16, 2025

From the powerhouse trumpeter out of Seattle, we launch into the 897th episode of Neon Jazz with a perfect fusion of grace and power. Leading the charge is veteran trumpeter Thomas Marriott, setting the tone with a track from his 2025 album, Screen Time--proving once again why he's one of the most compelling voices on the ...