Lew Tabackin-The Evolution of a Jazz Artist

Lew Tabackin discusses his career as a jazz artist and his approach to practicing the tenor and flute. He talks about his influences-from Coleman Hawkins to William Kincaid-in an entertaining 90 minute interview.

[@geminisax6115]

What a great interview with the great Lew Tabackin. He is one of the greatest saxophonists. Lew’s honesty about how he got started as a youth, is so refreshing.

[@michaeldean9338]

God... Tabackin is one my ABSOLUTE favorite musicians ! What a monster musician! Thanks again :)

[@leanmchungry4735]

'cellophane, rubber bands and Scotch tape, you can pretty much get through anything' ...you've got to love Lew:)

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

I learnt so much listening to this. It also made sense of certain musings I had in my mind. One of them is why I know many jazz musicians' presence on a track 'new to me'. It takes about 3 seconds for me to know who's playing. It's how they end the note.

[@soulsax58]

Besides learning so much more about Lew this interview has been very valuable to me as a music lesson. Sure to improve my playing , both from the technical aspect as well how to listen, learn, internalize approach the music. All great stuff but love the example of hearing other great players when listening to Sonny Rollins...yet the stew/gumbo of all these influences are the original voice of Sonny.

[@saxville]

A fascinating insight into the musical personality of a great jazz musician. I loved the easy interviewing style. Thank you very much.

[@MisterBigDave]

Wow, great stuff on this one Ed. 10 Stars!! All the best!

[@Blijdenstein]

Wonderful interview with a great Musician, very interseting for a woodwind doubler like myself. Thanks!

[@thewarhenk]

Thanks for this! Great interview.

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

I found the LP dual nature in a charity shop the other day. It's dynamite!!

[@rk702]

My god!! I love these interviews.

[@TheFunkyKingston]

Tom Waits's saxophone man! And a great jazz saxophonist with many collaborations!!

[@michaelthompson6452]

A beautiful soul.

[@derycktrahair8108]

A professional Muso is a tradesman who can play various styles. If you can't sight read & back a Show...forget it... Jazz = a luxury in interpretation. Most players are afraid to improvise their musical thoughts. HEAR it & PLAY.