The Greg Mayo Band
The Greg Mayo Band has been compared affectionately to Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, and even The Roots. Based in soul but schooled in jazz, the band was formed in 2004 through the musical kinship of Greg Mayo (keyboards, lead vocals) and Matt Abatelli (tenor sax).
All accomplished musicians, members of the band have studied music at The Hartt School of Music and at SUNY Purchase. The entire horn section – Kenny Warren (trumpet), John Liotta (alto/bari sax) and Matt Abatelli – have played alongside such jazz greats as Jackie Mclean and John Faddis. Led by Greg Mayo, the rhythm section includes Chris Anderson (bass), and Erik White (guitar, backing vocals) and Kenny Shaw (drums).
Opening for artists as diverse and respected as Amos Lee, Busta Rhymes, and the Addison Groove Project, their loyal and ever-growing fan base spans all age groups and geographical areas. Their pop-infused sounds have filled clubs from The Knitting Factory and The Lion's Den in New York, to Nectar's in Burlington, VT. They now fulfill a monthly residency at the legendary Bitter End, in New York's Greenwich Village.
Their debut album, Universal Communication (released 2008), has received rave reviews. Using bits and pieces from artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Jamiroquai, The Greg Mayo Band comes at you with a fresh twist on a classic sound.