The mountains. The mesa. And world-class jazz… year 'round.
Jazz happens here
SUNday JAZZ BRUNCH, august 24 DALEEE, 12:00 PM
Greg Abate Quartet
Greg Abate, alto sazophone; John Rangel, keyboard; Gordon Johnson, bass; David Post, drums
$15 cash please at the door / FREE (Taos Jazz Bebop Society members)
Doors open at 11:00, Music starts at NOON
"One of the most appealing saxophonists on the scene today."— New Jazz Recordings
The jazz language Greg Abate speaks fluently is sometimes called “hard bop”. A more melodic version of bebop, the style adds influences from rhythm and blues, gospel music, and blues (he started his career with Ray Charles). And according to Abate, “I also like the rhythms of bossa nova and samba, which means I can play bop on top of Latin!”
Abate’s sound is most influenced by Phil Woods and Richie Cole– two great alto players with whom he has also recorded. But his style is unmistakably his own. “Greg Abate is one of the most appealing saxophonists on the scene today. He is mature with an abundance of gentle self-confidence. The result is that he plays music with sweetness
and daring.” – Jim Merod, New Jazz Recordings.
Abate was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2016. He has recorded eighteen albums as leader, notably with Richie Cole, Phil Woods and Kenny Barron. His most recent recording– Magic Dance, The Music of Kenny Barron– spent seven straight weeks at No. 1 on the JazzWeek radio charts. In 2024 he won 2nd place in the Downbeat Readers Poll, just behind Kenny Garrett.
“Multi-saxophonist Greg Abate is a prime example of the “rear back and blow” school of contemporary bop-based players… He swings through tunes with an eager and easy virtuosity.” – Dave Franklin, JAZZ TIMES
Thursday, September 25
TCA, 7:30 PM
a concert of the 19th Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival
David Sanchez: CARIB
David Sanchez, tenor sax; Fabian Almazan, piano/keyboard; Ricky Rodriguez, bass/double bass; Tony Escapa, drums; Frankie Rodriguez, percussion
$30 / $25 (members of TCA & Taos Jazz Bebop Society)
exciting, Contemporary Pan-African jazz by GRAMMY® award-winner David Sánchez
Friday, october 17
TCA, 7:30 PM
The Brubeck Brothers
Chris Brubeck, trombone & electric bass; Dan Brubeck, drums; Mike DiMicco, guitar; Chuck Lamb, piano
$30 / $25 (members of TCA & Taos Jazz Bebop Society)
Joyous, inventive jazz that's both relaxed and expressive... by four masterful musicians
Jazz happens here
The mountains. The mesa. And world-class jazz… year 'round.
November 12-15
TCA, 7:30 PM
2025 Frank Morgan Taos Jazz Festival
Wed. Nov. 12– Red Hot & Red
Thurs. Nov. 13– Lorca Hart Quartet with Lyle Link
Fri. Nov. 14– George Cables Trio
Sat. Nov. 15– Grace Kelly
Now in it's 11th glorious season–
Four straight days of world-class jazz in our unique New Mexico town! SAVE THE DATE!