Greg Abate live in Jamestown

Experience Greg Abate live on August 9th

Greg Abate will be performing at the Jamestown Arts Center on August 9, 2026. Abate is a jazz saxophonist and composer known for his work spanning bebop, hard bop, and post-bop idioms, often incorporating elements of modern creative jazz. He has released numerous albums as a leader and sideman, and is recognized for his improvisational skills and lyrical playing. His compositions frequently explore themes of personal experience and social commentary.

The Jamestown Arts Center, located in Jamestown, Rhode Island, functions as a multidisciplinary arts organization. Established in 2003, it occupies a renovated historic building that previously served as a local mill. The center provides studio spaces for artists, offers art classes and workshops to the community, and hosts exhibitions across various visual arts disciplines – painting, sculpture, photography, and more. It also presents performances encompassing music, theater, dance, and film. A core mission of the Jamestown Arts Center is to foster artistic creation and engagement within the local community while also attracting regional artists and audiences. It operates as a non-profit organization supported by grants, donations and program revenue.