top of page
Dan Gabel and the Abletones - 2018.jpg

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

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.

​

  • Trombonist

  • Vocalist

  • Music Director

  • Custom Arranging Services

  • Guest Artist

  • Guest Conductor

  • Guest Lecturer

  • Emcee

  • 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.

​

  • Vocalist

  • Producer

  • Music Director

  • Guest Lecturer

  • Guest Coach

  • Vocal Workshop Leader

kimberlyhawkey_photographybystephaniecraig--87.jpg

“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)

Kimberly Hawkey
Dan Gabel and His Orchestra

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.

​

  • Timeless Sound

  • Library of over 5,000 arrangements

  • Authentic instrumentation and period details

  • Male and Female Vocals

High Society Orchestra

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.

​

  • Authentic 1920s look and feel

  • Library of over 1,000 original arrangements from 1920-1935

  • Male and Female Vocals

The Stoptime Revue

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.