Guitarist Gabe Stivala performs and records with several Sacramento-area ensembles, including the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Jazz Trio, Cahersiveen Celtic band, and jazz/funk quintet Space Junk. He has also been invited to perform with the Sacramento Philharmonic orchestra for its Pops Series under the baton of Stuart Chafetz

Born and raised in Little Falls, New York, Gabe eventually headed to warmer climes and to pursue a degree in Geology from the University of Miami. He was heavily involved in the Miami music scene, performing in jazz, funk, and rock bands and was the lead guitarist for well-known 90s Miami bands, such as the Crosstown Chameleons and A.J. and the Stick People. 

In the mid-90s Gabe traveled west, landing in San Francisco where he studied music at San Francisco State University. Over the course of more than a decade, he lived and performed in the City, delving into the SF jazz world and eventually creating his own ensemble, the Gabe Stivala Quartet. He now lives in Roseville and enjoys life with his family in the Greater Sacramento area.

Previous events

Nov28

La Petite Paris

La Petite Paris, 1221 19th Street, Sacramento, CA


Melange Musique avec Ingrid Peters -violin, Gabe Stivala - guitar, Craig Kleinman - bass, Oscar Stivala (Dad)-flugel horn, Ali Sakal - altosax, and maybe Andalucia Stivala -little violin.  Jazz and Tango.

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Jun16

Sacramento Philharmonic Mixer

Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Drive, Granite Bay, CA

with Ingrid Peters on violin and Gerry Pineda on bass

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Jun14

2nd Saturday Sacramento

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La Petite Paris, 1221 19th Street, Sacramento, CA

with Ingrid Peters on vocals/violin and David Robinson on bass

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May22

SACTO Spring Membership Celebration Mixer

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Spataro, 1415 L Street, Sacramento, CA

w/ Ingrid Peters on violin/vocals and Steve Comber on bass (Sponsored by Sacramento Philharmonic)

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Apr11

Women's Civic Improvment Club -open house

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Women's Civic Improvment Club -open house, 3555 3rd Avenue, Sacramento, CA

w/ Suzanne Brooks' Jazz Generation

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Mar29

Starbuck's Coffee House

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Starbuck's Coffee House, 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA

w/  Craig Kleinman on bass

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Nov10

Java City

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Java City, 1800 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA

Jazz trio with Ingrid Peters on violin and  David Robinson on bass

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Jul21

Starbuck's Coffee House

Starbuck's Coffee House, 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA

5pm-7pm
with the extraordinary Craig Kleinman on bass and genius Ali Sakkal on alto sax

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Jun27

Starbuck's Coffee House

Starbuck's Coffee House, 5070 Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

5 pm - 7 pm  Sierra College @ Rocklin Rd
with bassist Dan Valdez

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Jun2

Starbuck's Coffee House

Starbuck's Coffee House, 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA

4pm-6pm
with bassist Craig Kleinman

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Mar4

Ben Ali Shrine

Ben Ali Shrine, 3262 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA

The 9th Annual Sacramento Community Women of Color Day
4 pm to 8 pm
Suzanne Brooks' Jazz Generation (w/ GabeStivala on guitar)

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Feb10

Private Event

Private Event, Citrus Heights

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Dec15

Private Holiday Party

Private Holiday Party, Rancho Cordova, ca

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Dec14

Private Holiday Party

Private Holiday Party, Santa Clara, CA

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Nov4

Starbuck's Jazz Extravaganza

Starbuck's Jazz Extravaganza, 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville CA, CA

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Jazz trio Mark MacDonald (guitar) and Dr. O (my dad)

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Contact (916) 496-5658 or  info@gabestivala.com





Gabriel Stivala