Introducing Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Vancouver's most well known horn player and smooth jazz recording artist. He has spent more time on the Billboard music contemporary jazz charts than any other Canadian, and is winner of a few JUNO Awards, some gold album awards, as well as Album of the Year and Instrumentalist of the Year awards!
What does that mean to you?
Gabriel's music is like peanut butter- smooth or chunky as desired, and is at home on the concert stage as well as intimate local venues, where he performs to lush backing tracks from his albums and shows. He plays muted trumpet, flugelhorn, and flute, and his music can be as foreground as needed for concerts and feature shows, or totally background for lounges, restaurants, weddings, and corporate receptions, where his sweet sounds can envelope diners, drinkers, or chatterers. All this without being obtrusive or breaking the budget. Always the epitome of class: the perfect warm stage manner, perfect attire, perfect volume. and the perfect music mix, guaranteed!
Although best presented in a full group format, Gabriel has mastered the art of intimate performances that are romantic, fun, casual, and inviting. Drawing upon his dozen or so critically acclaimed and award winning smooth instrumental albums, Gabriel knows just how to pick a great song flow. His long tenures as house bandleader at Monk McQueens, The Roof, The Dockside, the Hard Rock Casino, and Ten Ten Tapas have honed his already innate skill of creating a well paced and appropriate set list for ANY audience.
In intimate settings, he utilizes favorite classic jazz standards, as well as more contemporary fare, and often performs as 'Solo Flight' with his album tracks for backing, or sometimes as a duo nicknamed 'LoungeLuxe', which is basically his solo format with added guitar. Of course group sizes such as trio, quartet, quintet - all the way up to his big band orchestra- are available and are well rehearsed to create a truly polished performance. See the samples nearer the bottom of this page.
Gabriel is sought after by elite clients because of his past accomplishments, and has worked extensively with Michael Buble', played for Bill Gates in his home, performed for the President of Singapore's Birthday Bash, was featured at the Beijing Olympics, and even played Trevor Linden's wedding! He is on speed dial with a host of DMCs, Caterers, and Event Planners...
Here is some Relaxing On The Patio music
.... and some Sunday Brunch music
Here is the expanded LoungeLuxe format
.... and here is the TV show format
.... and here is why he has an International Presence
Sassabrass Specialty Talent has been providing guaranteed entertainment and attractions to DMCs, Event Planners, Malls, and Corporations for 20 years, and we are the best bang for the buck!
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Canada Day is always better with our strolling Canadiana, First Nations, Barkerville and Ballyhoo Performers, which can cover large areas and navigate crowds. Always a perfect volume and visual impact. We can even provide a Sasquatch to help out!
We also have other Mascots, Facepainters, Balloonists, and Caricaturists
We have a large variety of Ethnic Performers as well, including Greek, Indo-Canadian, Brazilian, Mexican, Chinese, and First Nations.
SPECIALTY TALENT has provided stellar Holiday Entertainment for over 20 years, including large-scale events such as Santa Arrivals and Parades
as well as Harpists, Flutists, Carolers, Guitarists, Pianists, and Strolling Musicians of all sorts
Well known recording artist Gabriel Mark Hasselbach has delightfully jazzy holiday program, and can work solo, duo, or as a small group (with or without vocals).
Here is an audio sample of his warm and inviting style!
Here are a few specifics:
Harp and Flute
Christmas Duo (guitar and winds)
Specialty Talent even offers Opera themed performances
Classique is the ultimate Wedding Ceremony and Reception ensemble, and can perform appropriate music for Anglo, Jewish, Italian, and Chinese Weddings.
We also have Solo Flight, a perfect budget conscious option for Wedding Ceremonies, of flute playing with lush backing tracks. We can add any number of songs, and even tailor the performance for funerals, etc.
Here are some samples of 'Solo Flight', with Gabriel playing flute to awesome audio tracks in classical and light jazz pop styles. You can copy and paste these links to share with friends, family, or with wedding couples or planners you know!
Specialty Talent offers some very entertaining (and educational) Indo-Canadian talent, suitable for corporate events and weddings.... styles include Bhangra, Ghidda, Bollywood, and Traditional Instrumentalists....
How would you like to enter the magical world of Venice at Carnival time? Or travel the silk road from the Orient to the Mediterranean?
The Venetian Water Opera Duo is a marvelously magical presentation with Mehlinda Heartt - Soprano, and Anna Victoria - Mezzo Soprano, dressed in Venetian Costumes singing Opera duets by famous Italian, French and modern Master Composers.
The Venetian Water Opera Duo songs are about Water, Zephyrs, Gondolas, Flowers, including classics like Offenbach's Belle Nuit, Delibes' Flower Duet, Rossini's Regata Veneziana, La Pesca, the Popular Prayer, and Time to Say Goodbye, and many more. Also included are a couple of solo arias such as Il Bacio (the Kiss) and Gita in Gondolier.
This show is visually spectacular and audibly stunning, a perfect act for any private or corporate function indoors or out. The act may be as long as 15 minutes or 30 minutes, or disbursed throughout the evening with short 2 or 3 songs at a time, and may be combined with Dolce Vita Voices for complete coverage.
Sound system is included, all that is required is a power source.
Specialty Talent is an 'Agent Friendly' talent resource, where top talent can be reviewed and assessed.
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We have a plethora of entertainment options available, in-house and outsourced. We are all about custom fitting the right entertainment to any event, budget, or venue, and offer free consultations and discrete proposal assistance. All talent is guaranteed!
Introducing Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Vancouver's most well known horn player and smooth jazz recording artist. He has spent more time on the Billboard music contemporary jazz charts than any other Canadian, and is winner of a few JUNO Awards, some gold album awards, as well as Album of the Year and Instrumentalist of the Year awards!
What does that mean to you?
Gabriel is truly smooth in his style, and is at home on the concert stage as well as intimate venues. He plays muted trumpet, flugelhorn, and flute, and his music can be as foreground as needed for concerts and feature shows, or totally background for lounges, weddings, restaurants, and corporate receptions, where his sweet sounds can envelope diners, drinkers, or chatterers. All this without being obtrusive or breaking the budget. Always the epitome of class: the perfect warm stage manner, perfect attire, perfect volume. and the perfect music mix, guaranteed!
Although best presented in a full group format, Gabriel has mastered the art of intimate performances that can be romantic, fun, casual, and inviting. Drawing upon his dozen or so critically acclaimed and award winning smooth instrumental albums, Gabriel knows just how to pick a great song flow. His long tenures as house bandleader at Monk McQueens, The Roof, The Dockside, the Hard Rock Casino, and Ten Ten Tapas have honed his already innate skill of creating a well paced and appropriate set list for ANY audience.
In intimate settings, he also utilizes favourite classic jazz standards, and often performs as 'Solo Flight' with his album tracks for backing, or sometimes as a duo nicknamed 'LoungeLuxe', which is basically his solo format with added guitar. Of course group sizes such as trio, quartet, quintet - all the way up to his big band orchestra- are available and are well rehearsed to create a truly polished performance. See the samples nearer the bottom of this page.
Gabriel is sought after by elite clients because of his past accomplishments, and has worked extensively with Michael Buble', played for Bill Gates in his home, performed for the President of Singapore's Birthday Bash, was featured at the Beijing Olympics, and even played Trevor Linden's wedding!
FIRST, see why Gabriel on the international concert stage, and why he is so highly respected in the industry (first video window below), then farther down, see some samples of smaller configurations. You choose the format to best suit your needs! Gabriel always plays FOR the audience, not just for himself, and each event differs in needs.
See Gabriel's latest video for his new single, READY WHEN YOU ARE:
Gabriel on Global TV
See Gabriel perform jazzy standards as 'Solo Flight':
The LoungeLuxe duo plays Holiday Favorites and creates the full sound and artistry of a combo twice its size, at a proportionally smaller cost. The perfect accompaniment for any December reception, brunch or dinner, with just the right energy to keep it mellow but lively.
