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!”
-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.
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.
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.
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.”
-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.
THE SONGBOOK DUO
The Great American Songbook: how words and music shaped a nation.
Discover Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, George Gerswhin, Johnny Mercer, Richard Rodgers, Hoagy Carmichael, Sammy Cahn, and Harold Arlen. Join Dan Gabel and vocalist/pianist Kim Hawkey as we explore the structure of these songs, how they changed history, and found their way into our collective Heart and Soul.