Carlos Abadie
Biography
New Jersey City born Trumpeter/Composer Carlos Abadie has been on the New York scene for sixteen years. He got his first start in the city playing every Monday night at Smalls with Jason Linder’s big band, along side such greats as Mark Turner, Myron Walden and of course Jason Linder and Omer Avital. Though this was an invaluable learning experience, Mr. Abadie’s dream had always been to play with the masters of this music, and he finally got his opportunity in July of 2001 when he performed with legendary drummer Ben Dixon.
In the summer of 2002 Mr. Abadie joined Illinois Jaquet and played the Tim Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 31, 2002. “This was one of my proudest moments, to know that I played in Mr. Jaquet’s band was an honor, and I learned so much about music and myself”.
Though Mr. Abadie is a bigger fan of music than the spotlight, it has not kept him from establishing other invaluable musical experiences and ties. He has also appeared with such greats as Ira Sullivan, Junior Mance and Arturo Sandoval to name a few.
Carlos Abadie has done extensive work with some of the leading Afro Cuban Orchestras and Salsa Organizations today. Some being Orquestra Sensacion, Ray Santos Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria’s Afro Cuban Orchestra, Rey Ruiz, Israel Cantor (From Cuba’s legendary NG La Banda), Orquestra America and many more.
Abadie is a musician who is constantly striving for the perfect solo and though he is a professional, considers himself to always be a student of Jazz music. “I‘m searching for the sounds that our musical forefathers left behind, it’s what I identify with, and it is what soothes my soul and brings me peace. I love all of the jazz masters and I am in debt to their legacy”.
He has worked Jazz Masters including Louis Hayes, Ben Dixon, Illinois Jaquet, Ira Sullivan, Orquestra Sensacion, Ray Santos Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria’s Afro Cuban Orchestra, Rey Ruiz, Israel Cantor(From Cuba’s legendary NG La Banda), Orquestra America, Jason Linder’s Big Band and many more. In addition to recording and touring with other artists,The Carlos Abadie Quintet performs regularly in the tri-state area. Be sure to check out the group when your in NYC.
“This band has all the ingredients and if they stick together long enough, their collective personal statement will be that much stronger. For Abadie’s part, he’s in this for the long haul and this exciting debut is an excellent launch to a very fruitful recording career!” - Jeremy Pelt – trumpeter, bandleader, composer”
“What else can I say except a fantastic straight-ahead project from The Carlos Abadie Quintet! Great selection of tunes, exceptional musicianship!”
-Dr. Jazz, Dr. Jazz Operations
