In this episode of the JAZZIZ Podcast, we’re speaking with trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, a top star of both contemporary and straight-ahead jazz with several excellent, award-winning recordings under his belt. He’s here to share insights about his latest album, Count Your Lucky Stars, which will be released on July 8. In our conversation, Hasselbach talks about his earliest formative musical memories and the process of crafting his distinctive sound. Turning our attention to his latest album, Hasselbach discusses the inspiration behind Count Your Lucky Stars and the aura that he sought to achieve for it. We also discuss a recent compilation of his, The Vocalists, highlighting some of his collaborations with top vocalists over the years, and much more.