Greg Satterthwaite was born in Jamaica and moved with his family to the US when he was five. After earning a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami, followed by a Master of Arts in Commercial Music from Florida Atlantic University and finally his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas in Jazz Piano Performance, he is currently an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano and African American Studies at the University of Georgia.

Savannah Blue is the title of his second album. It is a thematic exploration of the city in Georgia where he found a musical and cultural home, as well as the blue waters from the Atlantic Ocean which spoke to his Jamaican roots. With these thoughts in mind, the ideas for the record began to flow.

The album opens with "Take Your Time," which begins like an island breeze blowing softly over the listener. Satterthwaite has a gentle touch on the piano which sets the mood. Derrick James on alto gives an impassioned solo before the piece settles back into the initial groove. The title track (see YouTube video below) is a catchy bop melody and a wonderful arrangement that allows each lead to express themselves. The guitarist, (on five of the eight tracks)