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Tab SmithTab Smith Tab Smith American saxophonist (1909–1971) Talmadge "Tab" Smith (January 11, 1909 – August 17, 1971)[1] 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.[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Tab Smith Tab Smith in New York between 1946 and 1948 Background information Born Talmadge Smith (1909-01-11)January 11, 1909 Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. Died August 19, 1971(1971-08-19) (aged 62) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Genres Swing, rhythm and blues Occupation Musician Instrument Alto saxophone Years active 1929–early 1960s Close Biography Smith was born in Kinston, North Carolina, United States.[1] He joined his first professional… (Source: Wikipedia)
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