Greg Abate Quintet Featuring Phil Woods, The

Abate, Greg Quintet
Rhombus Records
Jazz | Nov 2012

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2012-11-29
It’s like big band music played by a small group. With Abate on every type of sax imaginable, plus flute, Woods on alto sax, Jesse Greene on piano, Evan Gregor on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums. An intimate, late night small-club sound. Solid straight up jazz with a few originals. Very nice stuff.

*1. Sweet mid/upbeat w/great interplays and solos. Cool!
*2. A bright and upbeat swing w/wonderful sax on lead.
3. Mid/up with cool sax harmonies and a cool, sophisticated vibe.
4. Nicely swinging mid/upbeat sway where everyone shines.
*5. Slow, gentle, romantic. Lowkey, quiet, but warm & lovely.
*6. Bright and unpretentious with a warm playfulness in solos.
7. Relaxed yet warm and bright w/varying tempos & quietness.
8. Midtempo flute, great solos from the entire band. Nice.
9. Quirky sax duets highlight this mostly midtempo romp.
*10. Mid/upbeat jam w/really cool sax/piano leads.

Recent airplay

Roger Over And Out
Everything A to Z week 15Oct 12, 2015
Pear For The Bear, Carmel By The Sea
Jump, Jive, and JazzDec 23, 2014
Carmel By The Sea
Music CasseroleFeb 09, 2013
Roger Over And Out
RebopFeb 08, 2013
Goodbye Mr. Pepper
Music CasseroleFeb 02, 2013
Special K
The Songsmith ShowFeb 01, 2013

Charting

2012-12-01 — 2013-02-03 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
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Jan 27 1
Jan 20 1
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Track listing

1. Roger Over And Out
2. Pear For The Bear
3. Rocco's Place
4. Carmel By The Sea
5. Marny
6. J.A.G.
7. Special K
8. Contemplation
9. Goodbye Mr. Pepper
10. Realization (Living The Dash)