b. c. 1956, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Playing guitar from early childhood, Sabler attracted interest while attending Vanier College in Montreal and later Concordia University, majoring in jazz. He played guitar on campus radio stations; although in his teens he played rock ‘n' roll, during his university years he moved by way of the blues into jazz and fusion. Developing a formidable technique, Sabler played at leading Montreal clubs, such as the Esquire Show Bar and In Concert. He then attended the University of Miami, studying music and especially guitar. After leaving univ...