On the tenor saxophone, Lew Tabackin has a strong, bossy sound. Other major saxophonists who came up at the same time include Joe Henderson and Joe Farrell. On flute, Lew has one of the warmest and most pronounced tones in jazz. [Photo above of Lew Tabackin courtesy of the New York Symphony]
Lew will be making a rare live appearance on New York's Upper E…
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