Gabriel Mark Hasselbach and his band Jason DeCouto (p), Chris Haas (d), Wynston Minkler (b) perform a set of holiday tunes with nuance and warmth at St Andrews Wesley. Minister Dan Chambers offered a succinct and moving service.
Brass Mob on Come All Ye Faithful arranged and conducted by Jamie Croil, with Jamie Croil, Garth Balint, Gord Deyell, Mike Smith, Gerry Deagle, Norm Quinn Ruth Stephens, Linnea Gibbs, Jim Hopson, Ted Downey
Info: specialtytalent@gmail.com
Home For The Holidays
Christmastime Is Here
Silver Bells
What Child Is This
O Come All Ye Faithful (with the SAW Brass Mob)
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Canadian hornmeister Gabriel Mark Hasselbach has outdone himself.
He chose 19 tracks from his repertoire, including 9 Billboard hits, plus other new and overlooked funky-smooth tunes. But there’s more, because most of these tracks are collaborations with other artists. Gabriel opens with ‘King James’, which features saxophonist Rock Hendricks, a real funky duet. After that, you can enjoy his new single ‘Way After 8’, a tune written with George Benson, and performed here with the late guitarist Ronny Jordan. I really dig it! Another guitarist joins the cast on ‘It’s Real’, and that’s Rob Tardik. This sounds so smooth.
‘Kissed By the Sun’ is a older track, but stays beautiful, while veteran Jeff Lorber can be heard on ‘Kindness’. Rock Hendricks comes back for the up-tempo ‘Shake it Down’, while ‘Lovelight’ is destined for romantic moments. Cool fusion reigns on ‘Mulberry Street’, again with Jeff Lorber, followed by ‘Cool Down’, again with Rock Hendricks. Veteran guitarist & producer Paul Brown joins Gabriel on the slightly funky ‘Equate Her’, while sax man Warren Hill is present on the slightly hip hop sounds of ‘East Coast’. Paul Brown comes back for the island sounds of ‘Peace Song’, and multi-instrumentalist Adam Rohrlick can be heard on the very relaxed ‘Count Me In’.
After that, Gabriel choses to go ‘Rockin’ the Ribjoint’ in a funky way, while keyboardist Greg Manning adds his flavor to the driving ‘Propulsion’. Another keyboardist, Bob Baldwin, teams up with Gabriel for ‘Charmed Life’, followed by saxophonist Walle Larsson, who was invited for the funky ‘Lock It Up’. Things calm down for the lovely, smooth ‘Ready When You Are’, and the album closes with the fusion infused ‘Starpixie’, for which Jeff Lorber is well known. If this album doesn’t makes it into the radio charts, then I don’t know it anymore. Gabriel proves here that he can handle everything, and it’s easy to see why he can stand next to Rick Braun, Chris Botti, Cindy Bradley. I’m very pleased to be a part of his musical friends. This album is not only gold for the radio but also for your personal collection!
Patrick Van de Wiele
http://www.smoothjazz.eu/index4.php
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More:
"Gabriel Mark Hasselbach's "RADIO GOLD" is My NEW Favorite Album ..... Words I use to describe: Tasty, Groovin', Head bobbin',
Sweet, In the Pocket, Smoooooooth, and of course excellent horn tones. Need I say more? Enjoy".......
Rick Forte - Music Correspondent for WLOQ, IHeart, etc / Musician / Fan
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“Brilliant! Very well done my dear friend! You’re playing great and the production is
top notch! We’ve both come a long way from [our days in] Nitro!”
Steve Sykes, Rupert House Studios engineer/producer
~clients include Dave Koz, Al Jarreau, Rippingtons, Diane Schuur, Mindi Abair, Paul Taylor, Lalah Hathaway, etc
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Gabriel Mark Hasselbach (trumpet) brought his crack band into Frankie's Jazz Club Dec 30, 2018 to honor the unsung trumpet heroes from the jazz history books, such as Carmell Jones, Jonah Jones, Joe Newman, Nat Adderley, Kenny Dorham, Blue Mitchell, Clifford Brown, and a few more familiar names like Miles Davis and Chet Baker.
Feat. Joel Fountain (drums), Jason deCouto (piano), Wynston Minckler (bass).
Concert Medley (see complete performances below)
Mamacita
Cuein' The Blues
Work Song
St. James Infirmary
I’ll Close My Eyes
Night In Tunisia
My Funny Valentine
I’m Gonna Go Fishin’
Body and Soul
Blues Walk
Scrapple from the Apple
www.WedgeMouthpiece.com/Gabriel
Contact: specialtytalent@gmail.com
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I was amazed to see how deep the streaming services go with my music! Stream Gabriel Mark Hasselbach EVERYWHERE!
Pt 1
Music Modernization Act Passes in Senate With Unanimous Support | Billboard
Music Modernization Act: What Is It & Why Does It Matter? (Guest Column) | Billboard
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In 2016 I went to Japan for Mardi Gras and had some great shows with local players there. New Orleans lives EVERYWHERE!
TOKYO SHOW
'Saints':
'Kiss to Build a Dream On':
'Basin Street Blues':
'Hard Hearted Hannah':
'Mean To Me'
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Gabriel Mark Hasselbach and his crew swing through an entire evening of classic tunes from the Blue Mitchell canon live at Frankie's Jazz Bar. With Cory Weeds (ts), Paul Rushka (b), Craig Scott (d), Jason Decouto (p). Some of the cool Blue Mitchell songs performed here were recorded on Gabriel's MidCentury Modern Vol. 1
bookings: specialtytalent@gmail.com
Medley (Blue Soul + Step Lightly)
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Gabriel’s new album MidCentury Modern is just now officially climbing both the mainstream JazzWeek charts, as well as the Billboard contemporary charts. On the heels of this, Gabriel returns to the Pinnacle at the Pier Lobby Bar by Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver. 7 pm show. Free parking under the hotel, register at reception. Make it a night out with friends!
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Gabriel holds court every Wednesday at Bin101.ca at 7pm. Added dates July 27-28! Wine. Tapas. Patio. Jazz!
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Take it from Blue himself:
https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/gabriel-hasselbach-quintet-plays-blue-mitchell/
Chris Haas and Tilden Webb join Gabriel Mark Hasselbach for a special rooftop house concert. This opening tune is Comfort Zone from the First Name Basis album on www.WindtunnelRecords.com and all digital outlets.
More videos from this event added soon, check back!
www.GabrielJazz.com
booking: specialtytalent@gmail.com
8:00pm $17.50 rezzies recommended 778.727.0337 Frankie's Italian Kitchen 765 Beatty St. Vancouver, BC
Gabriel and his like-minded cadre of jazzers will perform a show comprised of material from the iconic midcentury trumpeter Blue Mitchell, including his well-known songs: Blue Soul, Blues On My Mind, Capers, Chick's Tune, Fungii Mama, I'll Close My Eyes, Mamacita, Mississippi Jump, Portrait of Jenny, Sir John, Step Lightly, Peace, Sweet & Lovely, & Sweet Pumpkin.
Gabriel will be playing his newly acquired 1968 Martin trumpet and his Signature Wedge mouthpiece for that 'sound', and his band will bring along their classic vibe: w/ Craig Scott (d), Jason De Couto (p), Paul Rushka (b), and Cory Weeds (s).
Blue Mitchell has inspired Gabriel for many years, and some of this material has been recorded for Gabriel's 2018 record MidCentury Modern Vol. 1. Check them out:
Getting some traction after only 8 weeks out at #35.......
Check out the video:
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