Gabe Hall-Rodrigues

Gabe Hall-Rodrigues is a Seattle-based, Brazilian-American musician with a deep love for the accordion, piano, vocals, and composition. 

Gabe holds an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy and a graduate degree in Jazz Piano Performance from Arizona State University. His musical ventures have led him to perform with diverse groups like Jared and the Mill, the Salt River Brass Band, the Seattle Philharmonic, the Ben Thomas Tango Project, Entremundos and Bobby Medina’s Latin American Jazz Experience.

Gabe's talent on the accordion has been recognized globally, with accolades such as winning the American Accordionists Association’s Solo Virtuoso Competition in 2010 and clinching 2nd place in the International Open category at the prestigious Trophee Mondial in Loule, Portugal in 2019. 

Gabe is a dedicated educator, drawing on nearly two decades of experience to inspire students both in-person in Seattle and virtually across the country. 

In a harmonious partnership with Jamie Maschler, Gabe co-creates beautiful music as part of the accordion duo Creosote, offering unique interpretations of Brazilian music and original compositions. Additionally, Gabe contributes his talents to Seattle's vibrant music scene as a member of Foleada, a Brazilian forró band, bringing lively rhythms and melodies to audiences at the Sea Monster Lounge every third Tuesday of the month!