Greg Abate

Jazz North East and The Globe presents…

Greg Abate / Dean Stockdale / Andy Champion / Abbie Finn

Sunday 23rd November 2025
The Globe (Downstairs)
Newcastle upon Tyne

Doors: 7.00pm (Music Starts 8.00pm)

£12 Advance / £15 On The Door (advance booking recommended due to limited capacity)
*£7.00 for Ages 25 and Under

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Greg Abate / Dean Stockdale / Andy Champion / Abbie Finn

Greg Abate (Saxophone and Flute)
Dean Stockdale (Keyboards)
Andy Champion (Double Bass)
Abbie Finn (Drums)

A welcome return from Greg Abate who will perform with some of the regions top musicians Dean Stockdale (Keyboards), Andy Champion (Double Bass) and Abbie Finn (Drums).

Greg Abate 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, with the Tim Ray Trio has received glowing reviews and a lot of international airplay.
   
Greg is currently a Whaling City Sound recording artist.

Greg recorded his first CD Live At Birdland NYC in 1991 on the Candid Jazz Label with the trio of James Williams, Rufus Reid and Kenny Washington.

To this date Greg has recorded over 17 other recordings as leader.

Greg is also an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College and is also a very active jazz clinician with co. sponsorship from the Conn-Selmer Instrument Co., conducting workshops and master classes through the U.S and abroad.

Greg has been inducted into the RI MUSIC HALL OF FAME 2016

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VENUE ADDRESS

The Globe,
11 Railway Street,
NE4 7AD
www.theglobenewcastle.bar


AGE RESTRICTIONS / ACCESSIBILITY / TRAVEL

Age Restrictions: All ages welcome with under 18’s accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility: Fully accessible for wheelchair users.

Travel: Central Station Metro is located just under half a mile from the venue (approximately 8 minutes walk)

Buses: 12 / 12A / 22 / 22X to Scotswood Road

Limited street parking outside of the venue, a small fee based car park is located across the road

Please do contact the venue for full details regarding younger ages and for any further queries regarding accessibility and parking

We encourage ecologically sustainable travel wherever possible by foot, bike and public transport.