ABOUT

"Tabbal turns the very concept of time inside out” — ECM


Tani Tabbal began playing drums professionally as a teen, performing with Oscar Brown Jr., Phil Cohran, and Sun Ra and his Arkestra.


Tabbal has recorded, performed and toured with a wide range of musicians, including Roscoe Mitchell, David Murray, Geri Allen,
Cassandra Wilson, James Carter, Karl Berger, Dewey Redman, David 'Fathead' Newman, Evan Parker, Anthony Braxton, Douglas Ewart, Oliver Lake, Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, Richard Davis, Leroy Jenkins, Milt Jackson and Jackie McLean.


Tabbal is known as a dynamic, lyrical, and energetic drummer. As a recording artist, he is on over 70 albums, and has released seven as a bandleader: Before Time After, Wizards, Mixed Motion, Triptych, Opposite Edge, Now Then, and Intentional.

photo: Albert Brooks

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