When, in 2012, I reviewed ‘Kissed By The Sun’ by trumpet and flugelhorn player Gabriel Mark Hasselbach (aka Gabriel) I described it as not only living up to expectations but in fact blowing them sky high. Not one to rest on his laurels Gabriel was back two years later with ‘Open Invitation’ that included contributions from A-List performers such as Bob Mintzer, Bob Baldwin, Cal Harris Jr., Rock Hendricks and, notably, keyboard player Greg Manning. Further recordings came, first with the 2018 project ‘Twentieth Century Modern’ and then a year later with ‘Radio Gold’ while now, with a release date of June 7, comes Gabriel’s latest effort ‘Tongue & Groove’.
With a title that will resonate with woodworking enthusiasts everywhere this is a project that will include a range of guest artists with the first single, ‘Chill @ Will’, featuring the one and only Bob Baldwin on keys. Offered up in standard radio format and as a stunning ‘Raincoast’ remix ‘Chill @ Will’ is already destined to be one the tracks of 2021.