Gregory Joel Abbott (born April 2, 1954)[1][2] is an American singer, musician, composer and producer.

During his early years, Abbott's mother taught him how to play piano and encouraged him to develop vocally.

Before his career as a musician, Abbott studied psychology[3] at the University of California, Berkeley, and creative writing at Stanford; where he won a Wallace Stegner fellowship.

On the strength of its singles, the album reached platinum status and earned Abbott several awards.

Abbott continues to release singles including a smooth jazz song "Chill" featuring saxophonist Gerald Albright.