Tab Smith

Inhalmadge "Tab" Smith (Jan. 11, 1909 – Aug. 17, 1971)

Swing and Rhythm and Blues Alto Saxophonist, Tab Smith, was active from 1929 to the early 1960's, working with others such as Count Basie and Lucky Millinder. He scored R&B hits during the 1950's, but his career dwindled after United Records closed. He subsequently retired and sold Real Estate; he died in 1971. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: My Mother's eyes, Pretend and Because of you

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Background information
Birth name	Talmadge Smith
Born	January 11, 1909 Kinston, North Carolina
Died	August 17, 1971 (aged 62) St. Louis, Missouri
Genres	Swing & rhythm and blues
Instruments	Alto saxophone
Years active	1929–early 1960s
Labels	United Records
Associated acts	Lucky Millinder Count Basie