Saxophonist Greg Abate closes out GBH Music and JazzBoston’s 2026 JazzNOW series with a tribute to Ray Charles. Abate first met Charles at age 23, and after hearing him play, Charles invited Abate to tour the world as the lead alto saxophonist in his orchestra. The program features some of Ray Charles’ most recognizable songs like “Georgia on My Mind” and “Hit the Road Jack."