Charlie Gabriel (born July 11, 1932) is an African American jazz musician who plays the saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, and flute.[1][2][3] Gabriel has been a member of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band since 2006.[4][5]
Charlie Gabriel | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1932 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Occupation(s) | Jazz musician |
| Instrument(s) | Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute, Saxophone |
| Member of | Preservation Hall Jazz Band |
Gabriel is the Preservation Hall Foundation's musical director.[2] He has also played in the Eureka Brass Band and in the bands of Lionel Hampton and Aretha Franklin.[4][6]
Following his family's departure from his native New Orleans, Gabriel made a career for himself in the Detroit area, where several of his descendants and family members have also become successful jazz musicians in the brass tradition.[7] He later returned to New Orleans, where he joined the Preservation Hall crew.
His first album released as a solo artist, 89, was released in 2022.[8]
Personal life edit
Gabriel is Catholic and is married to Marsha Gabriel. While in Detroit, he was a co-founder of the Jazz on the Lawn series at St. Augustine and St. Monica Catholic Church.[7] His siblings include Florence Simmons, August Gabriel and Joe Gabriel.
Awards and honors edit
OffBeat's Best of the Beat Awards edit
| Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Clarinetist | Won | [9] |
| 2019 | Lifetime Achievement in Music | Won | [9] |
References edit
- ^ Martin, Brett (2022-10-05). "He Inherited a New Orleans Jazz Institution. What Does He Owe?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ a b Gomez-Misserian, Gabriela (2022-04-06). "Life Lessons with Charlie Gabriel". Garden & Gun. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "Preservation Hall Celebrates Charlie Gabriel's 87th Birthday (A Gallery)". Relix Media. 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ a b Keith, Spera (28 August 2022). "Jazz, chess, new album: At 90, Preservation Hall's Charlie Gabriel is still making moves". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "Beloved New Orleans musician Charlie Gabriel signs with Seattle's Sub Pop label for debut album". KNKX Public Radio. 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ londonjazz (2022-02-21). "Charlie Gabriel – 'Eighty Nine'". London Jazz News. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ a b "The Gabriels: Brass band musicians for 6 generations". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ^ "Charlie Gabriel: The Spirit of 89". Relix Media. 2022-05-02. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ a b "Best of the Beat Award Winners: Complete List". OffBeat Magazine. 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
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