Charlie Gabriel
Born (1932-07-11) July 11, 1932 (age 91)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Occupation(s)Jazz musician
Instrument(s)Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute, Saxophone
Member ofPreservation Hall Jazz Band

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]

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

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

See also: Preservation Hall Jazz Band § Awards

OffBeat's Best of the Beat Awards

Year Category Result Ref.
2013 Best Clarinetist Won [9]
2019 Lifetime Achievement in Music Won [9]

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. ^ a b 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. ^ 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.
  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. ^ a b "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.
  9. ^ a b "Best of the Beat Award Winners: Complete List". OffBeat Magazine. 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2024-03-02.


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