Paul Gabrielson
Classes: Combo Lvl 2
Private lessons available for:
Improvisation, Theory, Vibraphone
Paul Gabrielson, a jazz bassist and educator has been playing professionally for over 30
years. Recently relocating back to Seattle from New York City, Paul brings with him a
performance roster of some of the finest jazz musicians on the scene today.
years. Recently relocating back to Seattle from New York City, Paul brings with him a
performance roster of some of the finest jazz musicians on the scene today.
Paul earned his Bachelors in Music at Central Washington University and a Masters of
Arts in Music at City College in NYC studying with jazz bassist John Patitucci. He has
also spent time studying with jazz greats Ray Brown, Cecil McBee, John Clayton and
classical studies with Ron Simon of the Seattle Symphony.
As an educator Paul has taught at Pacific Lutheran University, Central Washington
University and City College of New York and numerous clinics and recitals nationwide.
Paul is also the festival founder and director of the annual Pinehurst Jazz Festival in
Pinehurst, NC.
Paul has performed with Jeff Watts, Jeff Herschfield, Mark Ferber, Benny Green, Bob
Florence, Bill Mays, Geoff Keezer, Larry Fuller, Arturo O’Farrill, Ron Affif, Paul
Bollenbach, Corey Christianson, Randy Johnston, Don Mock,Ingrid Jensen, Duane
Eubanks, Terrell Stafford, Jon Gordon, Mingus Big Band, Diane Shure, Jay Clayton,
Mark Murphy and many more.