ARTISTS
Get to know our family of astonishing bands and entertainers, all experts in authentic, vintage American song from the 1920s to the 1960s:
DAN GABEL
Bandleader, Trombonist, Arranger, Clinician
Hailed as “the champion of Big Band music and vintage jazz” by the Syncopated Times, Dan Gabel brings a wealth of experience and true passion to everything he does. In addition to leading his own successful groups, Gabel is a first-call musician with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and has toured 48 U.S. states, and extensively in Canada and Japan. As an educator, he taught High School full time for 7 years and now serves as Professor at Westfield University, as well as a frequent clinician for school and collegiate festivals. His arrangements have been featured around the world and on several critically-acclaimed recordings.
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Trombonist
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Vocalist
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Music Director
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Custom Arranging Services
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Guest Artist
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Guest Conductor
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Guest Lecturer
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Emcee
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Contractor
“Dan Gabel is the real thing. He plays with an authentic sensibility, writes great arrangements, and leads a swinging band you can dance or listen to. Highly recommended. Plus, he’s a nice guy!”
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-Larry O’Brien (retired leader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra for 25+ years and musical director for Frank Sinatra, Jr.)
KIMBERLY HAWKEY
Award-winning vocalist
Kimberly Hawkey, a multi-talented vocalist, seamlessly blends jazz, Broadway, and folk influences to create a captivating and timeless sound. Her cinematic voice has earned her critical acclaim, including the Johnny Mercer Award and a Gold Medal at the American Traditions Vocal Competition in Savannah GA.
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A versatile performer, Kimberly has graced iconic stages like Birdland, Zinc Bar, and the Iridium, both as a solo artist and with renowned ensembles such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the New York All-Star Big Band.
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Beyond her performing career, Kimberly is a passionate educator and mentor. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped countless singers develop their craft through lessons, workshops, and masterclasses. Her signature "Visionary Vocalist" series provides a holistic approach to performance, guiding students to uncover their authentic voices and achieve their full potential.
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With her dynamic stage presence and playful throwbacks, Kimberly continues to captivate audiences and inspire future generations of musicians.
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Vocalist
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Producer
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Music Director
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Guest Lecturer
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Guest Coach
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Vocal Workshop Leader
“She is poised to introduce this uniquely American art form – and others – to a wider audience, and to teach up-and-comers to connect listeners to the past while also bringing them fully into the present, in the stardust of a song.”
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-Robert Burke Warren (writer, musician, performer)
DAN GABEL AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Authentic 18-piece Big Band
Hailed by the Boston Globe as "The real deal... a band that looks and sounds just like the 1940s" Our premiere group.
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Timeless Sound
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Library of over 5,000 arrangements
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Authentic instrumentation and period details
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Male and Female Vocals
HIGH SOCIETY ORCHESTRA
The 20's Roar Again
Revel in the authentic sounds of our 11-piece Jazz-Age orchestra. The Great Gatsby, Flappers, and prohibition-era music in an unforgettable experience.
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Authentic 1920s look and feel
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Library of over 1,000 original arrangements from 1920-1935
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Male and Female Vocals
THE STOPTIME REVUE
A Time-traveling celebration of American Song
A Time-traveling celebration of American Song. Vintage Variety Show meets 1920s hot jazz in this toe-tapping romp. The greatest songs of Hollywood, Broadway, Tin Pan Alley and the Hit Parade live on with our All-Star 7-8-piece group.