“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.

“What’s traditional in jazz is the point of change” – Tani Tabbal

“Tabbal’s an ever-replenishing fount of imagination…” – Ron Schepper, Textura

“…Tabbal is equally convincing when simply rolling and crashing on the cymbals or stepping lightly..”.  – Mike Stanley, Jazz Times

“Tani Tabbal can always be relied upon to grace a session with very musical drumming.” – Grego Applegate Edwards