Lew Tabackin Trio w/Steve Schmidt

Sat, Oct 04

Lew Tabackin — tenor saxophone and flute Boris Kozlov — bass Jason Tiemann — drums Steve Schmidt — piano Lew Tabackin is a visionary flutist and tenor saxophonist known for his electrifying, cross-cultural flute work and bold, expressive saxophone style. His playing is marked by wide intervals, dynamic contrasts, and a deeply personal sound that draws from jazz tradition without imitation. A Philadelphia native, Tabackin studied flute at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music and served in the U.S. Army before launching his career in New York. He performed with legends such as Cab Calloway, Maynard Ferguson, Thad Jones, and Mel Lewis, while also leading his trios and working in television studio bands. In 1968, he met pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi, with whom he later co-founded the acclaimed Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. After moving to Los Angeles, Tabackin played with Shelley Manne and toured Japan extensively. The couple later relocated to New York, where Tabackin gained wider recognition, especially as a flutist, winning multiple DownBeat polls. His recordings include Desert Lady, I'll Be Seeing You, Tenority, and Live in Paris. Today, he continues to tour internationally, both with his groups and as a featured soloist with the Akiyoshi Orchestra. A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.