News about Tani Tabal

Detroit born drummer Tani Tabal, who now lives in New York, has had some health problems since last fall. In late November of last year he suffered a massive seizure while accompanying a West African dance class in Kingston, not far from his home in Woodstock, NY. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent surgery on December 14. According to one source he is now recuperating at home and had the following status report: "I'm learning to read again. I'm going slow, but it's all coming back and it hasn't affected my playing or musical knowledge at all."

Tabal has played with Griot Galaxy, James Carter, Geri Allen, David Murray and others, and is considered one of Detroit's major gifts to the world of avant garde jazz. Fans, friends and well-wishers can send contributions toward covering the cost of rehabilitation to Tani Tabbal, PO Box 1343, Woodstock, NY 12498. Look for a Detroit benefit in the future.