Greg Abate

作為一個優(yōu)秀的波普風(fēng)格（Bop）*薩克斯手，格雷格·阿巴特是一個具有豐富巡回演出經(jīng)驗的老手，在其職業(yè)生涯很晚才開始錄音。雖然他可以演奏幾乎所有種類的薩克斯管，但他在演奏中音薩克斯時會有沖勁十足的起音，這使中音薩克斯成為他的招牌樂器。阿巴特也是位多產(chǎn)的作曲家，創(chuàng)作過許多迷人的旋律，有時近乎調(diào)性爵士（modal jazz）*的路子。1973年阿巴特加入雷·查爾斯樂隊，代替原來“阿呆”戴維·紐曼（David“Fathead”Newman）的位置，并與樂隊一起巡演了兩年。1985年他加入了重組的由迪克·約翰遜擔(dān)任指揮的阿蒂·肖樂隊（Artie Shaw Band）,1987年他辭去了樂隊的職務(wù)。從20世紀(jì)90年代早期開始，他與許多一流樂隊的合作為Candid品牌錄制了一系列扣人心弦的唱片。
PS:以上為《爵士樂必備唱片指南》中文版關(guān)于此藝人的論述，其中*處括號中的英文為本人添加，為了方便查閱。
原文作者：賈森·弗格森
翻譯：趙聰
by Scott YanowA superior bop player who finally emerged on records as a leader in the 1990s, Greg Abate had picked up experience playing with the Ray Charles Orchestra (starting in 1973 when he succeeded David "Fathead" Newman) and the Artie Shaw band when it was headed by clarinetist Dick Johnson during 1985-1987. Based in Rhode Island, Abate has played at many festivals and club dates, mostly on the East Coast and in Europe. Although he also plays tenor, flute, and soprano, alto is his main ax. Abate, who considers Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond, and Phil Woods to be among his most important influences, has recorded as a leader for Seaside, Candid, and Blue Chip Jazz (Bop Lives!).