Greg Satterthwaite
Recipient Information
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Medium
(Jazz)
Year of Award
2027
Grant or Fellowship
Southern Artist Spotlight Grant
Grant Amount
$0
Ropeadope Records recording artist Greg Satterthwaite is a pianist whose work is multifaceted, melodic, soulful, and sophisticated. Bringing an energy and touch to the piano that has become his signature sound, Satterthwaite creates music that infuses his Afro-Caribbean roots with the jazz tradition.
Crossing Lines is the 3rd album from Satterthwaite and is a continuation of his musical offerings and scope. Crossing Lines is an amalgamation of music genres and cultures that he is passionate about. It is a synthesis of music from the African diaspora, including jazz, R&B, neo-soul, reggae, Afrobeats, dancehall, and more. This album brings a stellar group of musicians together. Grammy Award winning artist Terreon Gully, Co-producer and drummer, is an internationally recognized jazz drummer who has been influenced by a lot of diverse musical styles. Gully has performed and recorded with artists like Herbie Hancock, Christian McBride, and Dianne Reeves. Bassist Brian Cockerham has collaborated with artists like PJ Morton, Eve, and Boyz II Men. Melvin Jones is a brilliant jazz trumpeter who has also collaborated with international recording artists ranging from Ray Charles to Marcus Miller.
Satterthwaite is a distinguished South Arts 2023 Jazz Road artist recipient, and an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano and African American studies at the University of Georgia. As a resident of the Atlanta-Metro area, he has been featured in Shoutout Atlanta, the Saporta Report, and included in articles from Jazziz Magazine, Atlanta Journal-Constitution , Jazz 24, and more.
He frequently collaborates with other artists and performers at various venues and festivals around the nation. Satterthwaite has graduated from some of the nation’s most prestigious jazz programs. He received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas in Jazz Piano Performance, a Master of Arts in Commercial Music from Florida Atlantic University, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami. As the co-founder of JazzSpire.org, Satterthwaite created this platform to champion the arts, other artists, and creative education."Traditionally, the group is in a quintet or quartet format.
Artist Fee: Open - Based Upon Request & Invitation
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Email Samika Satterthwaite
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