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Jake Gabai
DJ Jake Gabai

Jake Gabai

He plays everything from deep, jazzy, afro-latin, soulful and funky house to something more pumping tribal/tech and progressive - phew! Meet DJ Jake Gabai from Bath.

Real name

Jacobo Gabai

DJ name

Jake Gabai

Where in Somerset are you from?

Bath

How, and why, did you get started?

I started DJ-ing in Greece after a friend of mine asked me to come and play some tunes in his cafe.

DJ Jake Gabai

It was an amazing experience. I remember walking home buzzing from the excitement, and I've never looked back since. 

Where do you DJ locally?

At the moment, I have residencies at Flirt & Flux and Ha Ha Bar in Bath, where I promote my own night: SOL.

I have also been a resident at the Slug & Lettuce and have been a guest at Vodka Revolution, RSVP and The Blue Rooms.

I've also been lucky enough to DJ at Egg (London), The East End Festival and Lakota (Bristol).

As well as playing out, I also broadcast my own radio show - The Sunset Sessions on Full House Radio.

I also produce guest mixes for Global Beats FM (Germany) and Motion FM (Greece). Visit my website - the link's on the right of this page - for more info.

What's your style?

I play all across the board - from deep, jazzy, afro-latin, soulful and funky house to more pumping tribal/tech and progressive house.

What do you listen to when you're not DJ-ing?

The Sunset Sessions
The Sunset Sessions

I'm really open-minded. In my collection, you will find everything from John Williams to John Digweed. It depends on my mood and the time of the day.

Who's your fave DJ?

There are quite a few!

DJ Francesco, Nikos Demopoulos, DJ Salvatore aka LFO, Nikos Diamantopoulos, Dimpap & thespiritoflove, Joe Claussell, Dennis Ferrer, Jerome Syndenham, Kerri Chandler, Quentin Harris, Miguel Migs, Jask, Jon Cutler, Pete Moss, Antonio Ocasio, Lord G, Deep Dish, G Pal, Chris Cowie & AME.

Where would you most like to play?

My dream is to play at Cream in Punta Del Este (Uruguay), from sunset until sunrise.

Finally, tell us some interesting facts about yourself

I'm half Greek and half Mexican. I'm also fluent in Spanish, English and Greek.

I did my military service in Greece for 14 months before coming to study here and ever since I can remember, I have been obsessed with great white sharks!

last updated: 08/02/07
 
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Emma
Pure eye candy XXXX

Dave from Big City
I love Jake. He's all about the music man!

airborne
Sounds like you have great taste in music matey! Would be great to see one of your nights. You'll have to drop me a line if you want to play down in Taunton

TT
Jake you have a smooth touch with the mix - nice soulfull joints dude.

Andre'
Jake, good stuff..... if you are coming to the west coast (California), USA let me know. The House music scene here is growing rapidly.

wine
love ur mix......very jazzy..love the piano, sax,etc very smooth....well done peace (more please)

a.c. slater
jacob boyyyyy! this guy plays sound tunes, and from what i can tell mixes very well, and is clearly alllll about the music (and girls) and f-in loves djaying. i wish him all the best cause hes handsome, well dressed,and an amazing dj rolled into a tasty jake gobai sandwich!

Bugheman
God Bless the Sol Sessions !!! Heard some of your joints on the net... Being from the CHI (originators of house music) I can appreciate "real" house music when I hear it. Keep banging the hits, you have a ear to listen to them here in the states and in the CHI-Town Peace and Luv

William
Such a good dj, real passion for the music he plays,Jake's live SOL set are off the scale.

CJ
Haven't heard Jake Gabai Dj yet-I Live in NYC. But his SOL Sessions Mix from mixupload is tight! Peace

Jooce aka Ian Tasker
Awesome dj and all round top banana. If you get a chance to see him do it...NOW!!

DJ ANDY NEWMAN
Big shout to u mate let me know where your playin next ... come along and watch you R O C K it .RESPECT ANDY

Hagen
Ive been to Ibiza, Germany, USA and many more and have seen alot of DJs...and Jake is one of the few that actaully looked at the crowd and goes with it. Well chosen mix, music and style..keep it going...very impressive and I believe we will hear more of him in future.

Julian Leng
Me & my mates saw Jake dj @ Slug on the 25th of November. He kept us dancing all night. The man has a refreshing sound and he is not afraid to experiment. Many thanks for you SOL CD mate. It hasnt left my stereo ever since you posted it to me. Above all he is a top bloke !

Chris Nichols
As a DJ myself I've been very impressed with every mix I've listened to of Jake's. He's able to DJ anything from Latin House through to Deep House - which is a skill in itself. Keep it up Jake. And to anyone that hasn't seen him play. DO!!!!! You won't be disappointed at all.

Randy
To the boy I haven't heard from in years but kept him in my prayers each day, keep spinning till you drop my friend, because who knows you can be the greatest at what you do one day Hey where's my CD copy?

Jake Gabai
You can now tune in to DarkFM and catch my weekly house sessions each Monday from 6 to 7 pm.

mikros
when you love what you do you do it well he loves spinning records and he does it (s)well!!!

Chris Elven
Jake is the most modest DJ in bath he cares about the music not the image ! keep playing those sexy tunes you crazy mexican !

G
Jake is an awesome DJ, i would always recommend his music!!im loving the snap, crackle, pop pop pop!JAWS forever

MJ
Jake got style-he be popping all kinds of crazy skillz!

DJ GauZe
Big it up Jake.. probably the best house DJ in Bath. And there's alot of them! I met him on the first day of Uni, as I was spinning tunes outside the old SU and we've been mates since. His styles be ill - miss 'em and miss out.

Ian Slater
Jake Rocks! :)

Tom
Respect to you man. To everyone who hasnt heard jake play you are truly missing out. This man is committed and it shows in his music. Next face of Mixmag i swear!

P.Henegan
Jake is the professional amateur,he appreciates the importance of intuitive selection and timing. Expect an intelligent, well shaped blend of Jake.

dimitris prindezis veggera bar greece
hi Jake!! I knew that you would go far with music my friend.I am glad you dont forget where you started. I havent seen anyone so obsessed with music as you. if you get this please answer. take care Dimitris xx

Marina D.
I have never hear Jake play live, unfortunately because we live in different countries..however, he has made me two cd's which are pure perfection. he is totally amazing and i hope his dream comes true about Uruguay...he really deserves it!!Keep spinning Jake, you are great!

Sandra C.
I saw Jake dj at Slug last Friday. Three words describe Jake's djing: deep, sexy and very smooth. He has got alot potential. PS. I love the cd you gave me !!!

Di Starling
Jake has made a real name for himself with his regular nights at Bath Spa Uniand you can always rely on him to play som e great tunes

Steve Shepherd
Jake is an amazing DJ, I have heard him play many times, in the Slug and Lettuce in Bath especially. His style is so smooth and sexy, he really gets a good vibe going.Highly recommended.

Soul Brotha'
He got soul!

Joe Montana
I once saw DJ Jake play in his early years and I thought to myself "Hey, this kid is darn talented!" And believe me, I know a few things about talent. His spirals are really tight, and he can rope them like a laser-beam, right on the numbers. He's cool under pressure, he can scramble with the best of them, and has got all the moves in the playbook. He is a player. Period.

Catherine Savva
They guy knows what he is doing! He keeps it running all night... and can entertain even the most difficult croud! Hope I see him in the news and hear him at clubs more often!

susan
sexyest DJ eva!!!2005!

ronit
DJ JAKE RULES!!! BEST TUNES IN CYCLADES !

Spencer Davies
I seen Jake last Friday in the Slug and he was amazing! I've never seen the place so buzzing. Really different music in an overplayed genre. Highly recommended!

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