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Gabriel Mark Hasselbach -trumpet, flute, flugelhorn, Diane Lines - piano, Miles Black -guitar and keys, Kerry Galloway -bass, Stephen Dick -drums
Videos from the live performance:
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PEACE SONG
IN SANTO QUALACOMFORT ZONE
BERLIN
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COME BACK HOME
There are moments in jazz when everything aligns perfectly—the musicians, the venue, the atmosphere, and that ineffable magic that transforms sound into something transcendent. On one particularly enchanted summer evening, with night-blooming jasmine perfuming the air and stars scattered like notes across the velvet sky, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach and his extraordinary ensemble delivered just such a moment at the legendary Jazz Cellar.
This recording captures that stellar performance in all its glory—a night that came off without a hitch, glitch, or suspect pitch. From the first warm note to the final lingering chord, the music flows with the easy confidence of masters at work, each musician contributing their voice to a conversation that feels both intimate and universal.
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach leads from the front, his horn work ranging from tender whispers to bold declarations, showcasing the full spectrum of jazz expression. Whether on trumpet, flute, or flugelhorn, his playing demonstrates why he’s become such a compelling voice in contemporary jazz. The stellar ensemble surrounding Gabriel brings their own distinctive flavors to the mix. Diane Lines adds her sophisticated piano and vocal interpretations, weaving lyrics through the instrumental
tapestry with both technical precision and emotional depth. Miles Black proves himself a master of versatility, seamlessly moving between guitar and keyboards, painting sonic landscapes that shift from crystalline single notes to rich harmonic washes. Stephen Dick anchors the group with drumming that’s both supportive and inventive, his rhythmic concepts pushing the music forward while never overwhelming the delicate interplay. Kerry Galloway provides the foundation with bass lines that walk, run, and dance through the changes, his instrument singing with woody warmth in the club’s acoustics, all captured crisply ‘to tape’ by Tony Chamberlist.
The Jazz Cellar itself becomes almost a sixth member of the band, its intimate atmosphere and legendary acoustics captured in every track. You can hear the room breathing with the music, the subtle ambient sounds that remind you this is jazz as it’s meant to be experienced— live, immediate, and unrepeatable. For those who want to see as well as hear this magical evening, lush video documentation of this performance can be found on YouTube, offering a visual companion to these audio
treasures. But close your eyes while listening to this album, and you’ll find yourself transported to that starry night, surrounded by the intoxicating scent of jasmine and the even more intoxicating sound of jazz played with passion, precision, and pure joy.
This is jazz that reminds us why the music endures—because in the hands of musicians like these, it remains as fresh and vital as ever, capable of turning any evening into something extraordinary.
Personnel:
• Gabriel Mark Hasselbach - trumpet, flute, flugelhorn, and various horns
• Diane Lines - piano and vocals
• Miles Black - guitar and keyboards
• Stephen Dick - drums
• Kerry Galloway - bass
Recorded live at the Jazz Cellar by Tony Chamberlist and Brown Bag Productions; video by Sean and Jerry Story.
All compositions arranged by Gabriel Mark Hasselbach and Miles Black
