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The Abletones Live

by Dan Gabel and The Abletones

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1.
Whispering (opening theme)/Song of India 04:26
2.
Swanee River 03:47
3.
Almost Like Being in Love 02:05
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I Know Why (And So Do You) 04:28
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5.
Sun Valley Jump 02:48
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Moon Ray 03:29
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Moonlight in Vermont 04:02
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Hot-Cha Cha-Cha 02:59
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American Patrol 03:25
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All the Things You Are 02:58
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L-O-V-E 02:45
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12.
Tuxedo Junction 02:53
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Just The Way You Look Tonight 03:40
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14.
East-Side, West-Side (The Sidewalks of New York) 02:53
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Fly Me To the Moon 02:35
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Boogie Blues 03:42
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Moon River 04:21
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18.
Mack the Knife 03:37
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19.
It Had to Be You 03:29
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The Abletones Jive (closing theme) 00:44

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Picture this: You’re eating dinner in a crowded ballroom surrounded by couples all dressed to the nines. The stage is set. Big Band stand fronts, vintage instruments and derby mutes line the back row. The lights come up, and eighteen musicians, clad in matching tuxedos, blue vests and pocket squares enter from the wings, their highly polished shoes shining as they take the stage. The bandleader, in his white dinner jacket and spats counts off the first number as the vocalist in her shimmering ball gown appears just in time for her entrance. I’m sure you’re picturing a nightclub or a dance hall circa 1939--but no. It’s a wintry evening in 2018 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA and Dan Gabel and The Abletones are doing what they do best – transporting their audience back in time with the sights and sounds of the Big Band era.
 
In mid-January (2018) we had a busy week playing a series of one-nighters from Boston to Long Island. Our last gig of the week was at Mechanics Hall in Worcester for their annual Winter Soiree. Everything seemed to come together perfectly: the band was hot, the hall was aglow, and the dance floor was packed all night. Fortunately for us, Hannah Truckenbrod joined us for this show. Fortunately for you, this memorable evening was recorded!

I am thrilled to present this album of live recordings. No edits were made, nor any post-production processing used. What you hear on the record is what we performed that night thanks to the expertise of recording engineer Mr. Joe Chilorio.  So, sit back, relax, or jump up and dance to: The Abletones Live!

Liner Notes © 2018 Dan Gabel Music

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released January 1, 2019

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Dan Gabel Boston, Massachusetts

Hailed by the Boston Globe as “the real deal, [a bandleader] that looks and sounds like the 1940s.” Dan Gabel is a trombonist, arranger, bandleader, historian, and educator. He has performed in 47 of the 50 United States, and extensively through Japan and Canada. Specializing in vintage dance band music, Gabel leads several groups and is the Musical Director of the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra. ... more

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