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muzycy:
Tani Tabbal: drums
Michael Bisio: bass
Adam Siegel: alto saxophone

Editor's info:
Now Then, by Tani Tabbal Trio, is the vital third release on Tao Forms, and we are honored to present this brand new work from the master drummer-percussionist. Tani Tabbal is known for his extensive performing and recording career with Roscoe Mitchell, Sun Ra, Geri Allen, James Carter, David Murray, and Faruq Z. Bey / Griot Galaxy. Following a series of self-released recordings over the past decade (including two by this trio), Now Then is his first widely distributed work as a leader.

Tabbal—who came of age on Detroit’s fertile jazz scene—has always looked for colleagues with fresh ideas, big ears, and adventurous souls. He found them again in veteran bassist Michael Bisio and next generation alto saxophonist Adam Siegel. Now Then is an exceptional album of charismatic communications by three musicians who breathe as one. The compositions—six by Tabbal, four by Bisio—define specific materials and moods that the trio develops with patience and a subtle variety of textures and dynamics. Melodic riches abound, wielded with both controlled fire & giving tenderness, while the joy of prolific communication and illuminated creation permeates the album. It’s a beauty!

> a brief Tani Tabbal biography >

Born in Chicago, Tabbal began playing drums professionally as a teen, with Oscar Brown Jr., Kelan Phil Cohran, and Sun Ra and his Arkestra. With family also in Detroit and New York, Tabbal grew up feeling at home in all three cities, but he settled in Detroit in the late 70s. The city —whose jazz legacy includes Barry Harris, Kenny Burrell, Yusef Lateef, the Jones Brothers (Hank, Thad, and Elvin), Kenny Garrett, Regina Carter and dozens of others— was like finishing school.

Detroit nurtured Tabbal’s versality and craftsmanship in myriad idioms, from the swinging mainstream to funk, fusion, and free jazz. He also got a chance to work with tra.......
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