Artist description Gregory Abbott's soulful distinctive voice, and seductive, rhythmic melodies are sure to put you in the right mood...

Music Style Pop/R&B/Urban Contemporary/Easy Listening

Artist History Platinum recording artist, songwriter and producer Gregory Abbott's roots stem from Venezuela (his mother) and the Island of Antigua (his father). Raised in New York City, he is a dual citizen of the USA and Antigua. In college he majored in psychology and minored in music and dramatic arts. He holds a Masters degree and is currently working towards his Ph.D. While pursuing graduate studies at Berkeley, and Stanford, he helped pay his tuition by starting a band. It was here he developed his own personal musical style. While teaching English at Berkeley, he decided to become a professional musician, built a studio, and applied his academic discipline to developing skills as a singer, composer and producer. Abbotts' songs have gone to #1 on Billboard R&R, and Gavin's Pop, Urban, AC, UC and Dance charts among others. He's won first prize at the Tokyo Music Festival, two "Soul Train" music awards, has been the star of the New York Music Awards, (receiving four), and two CEBA Awards (Communications Excellence Aimed at Black Audiences) among many many others. Abbott comes from a family of entertainers. His first cousin Diahnne Abbott was for many years married to actor Robert De Niro, and is herself an actor of merit. Gregory has guest starred on the daytime drama "All My Children" and is now delving more heavily into acting and film producton. Abbott's community service work includes Rock Against Drugs, joining them when they brought their message to Washington, DC. He has also partipated in the "Bands to Beat AIDS" campaign whose focus is AIDS awareness across the nation. He has served on the Board of Directors of both NARAS (the Grammys), and the NAPM (Songwriters Hall of Fame). Abbott's own foundation supports aspiring musical talent. He released the single and album "Shake You Down" shaking up the music industry with countless honors and awards including three top ten hits. The platinum single "Shake You Down" has become the fastest song in the history of BMI to reach one million radio airplay's (it's now over three million), and won BMI's Pop Song of the Year award. Gregory's music has crossed every barrier imaginable. You hear the Caribbean/Spanish influence in his music, topped off with Abbott's incredibly smooth and soulful voice. Abbott is noted for coining the term "groove ballad", his signature style. When referring to him music writers have affectionately used the term "Wall Street Soul". He is a favorite with the ladies for his sophisticated demeanor and intelligent green eyes, with a sense of something much more bubbling beneath the surface.

Instruments Written, performed and produced by Gregory Abbott

Albums Eyes, Whispers, Rhythm, Sex... SuperHits, One World!, Shake You Down

Press Reviews "Gregory Abbott is an amazing vocalist that has the ability of putting the listener right in the middle of his arrangements. He portrays his songs with such a great emotional feel that he mystifies and mesmerizes the listener. He has shown a great versatility on this album with the variety of stylings used. "Eyes, Whispers, Rhythm Sex..." is highly recommended to those who are familiar with the artist. For those that have not experienced the pleasure, it's time to climb out from under your rock and pick up this album. Call your local radio stations request the songs from this album and visit Gregory's website to listen to some of the other tracks. While your at his site, pick up the album, your sweetheart will love you for it. Cheap way to get lucky, if you know what I mean".

Additional Info Gregory Abbott

Location Manhattan, San Francisco/New York - USA

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