The PCA's annual tradition continues this year with the return of music from a holiday classic, presented by the very talented Aidan Scrimgeour and friends! This family set features music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas," originally performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio.
The PCA's annual tradition continues this year with the return of music from a holiday classic, presented by the very talented Aidan Scrimgeour and friends! This family set features music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas," originally performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio.
When classic Christmas songs are dipped in the sweet, luscious swing of jazz music, the results are always as warm and soothing as hot cocoa and chestnuts. Top that with a vocal performance from an artist who has perfected the art of songbook standards, and you've got all the ingredients for holiday delight.
A celebrated New England saxophonist, flutist, and composer, Greg Abate has an impressively diverse international career, including playing for the Ray Charles Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. With over 24 recordings and collaborations with jazz greats like Phil Woods and Kenny Barron, Abate is a significant force in jazz, touring extensively and teaching. He was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2016 and recently ranked in the Downbeat Readers Poll. The quartet for this show includes Kent Hewitt on piano, Paul Del Nero on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums. The performance will feature selections from the American songbook, jazz standards, popular tunes, and Abate’s original compositions. “It will be swinging,” Abate said.
