Tab Smith
Talmadge "Tab" Smith (January 11, 1909 – August 17, 1971) was an American swing and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist. He is best remembered for the tracks "Because of You" and "Pretend". He worked with Count Basie, the Mills Rhythm Boys and Lucky Millinder.
Tab Smith | |
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Tab Smith in New York between 1946 and 1948 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Talmadge Smith |
| Born | January 11, 1909 Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1971 (aged 62) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Swing, rhythm and blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone |
| Years active | 1929–early 1960s |
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