Charlie Gabriel

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] He is the Preservation Hall Foundation's musical director.[2] He has played in the Eureka Brass Band and in the bands of Lionel Hampton and Aretha Franklin.[4][6]

Charlie Gabriel
Born (1932-07-11) July 11, 1932
New Orleans, Louisiana
Occupation(s)Jazz musician
Instrument(s)Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute, Saxophone
Member ofPreservation Hall Jazz Band

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

Gabriel is Catholic, and while in Detroit was a co-founder of the Jazz on the Lawn series at St. Augustine and St. Monica Catholic Church.[7]

References
  1. 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.
  2. Gomez-Misserian, Gabriela (2022-04-06). "Life Lessons with Charlie Gabriel". Garden & Gun. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  3. "Preservation Hall Celebrates Charlie Gabriel's 87th Birthday (A Gallery)". Relix Media. 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  4. 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.
  5. "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.
  6. londonjazz (2022-02-21). "Charlie Gabriel – 'Eighty Nine'". London Jazz News. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  7. "The Gabriels: Brass band musicians for 6 generations". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  8. "Charlie Gabriel: The Spirit of 89". Relix Media. 2022-05-02. Retrieved 2022-10-15.


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