Phil Woods / Phil Woods/Lew Tabackin

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

This album has such a logical matchup, it's surprising that it has not happened since. Altoist Phil Woods and tenor saxophonist Lew Tabackin (along with pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Michael Moore and drummer Bill Goodwin) are quite explosive on "Limehouse Blues," and display their ability to caress a ballad on a lengthy "Sweet And Lovely," and cook on Tadd Dameron's "Theme Of No Repeat" and three Woods originals. "Petite Chanson" finds Tabackin switching to flute while Woods brings out his clarinet. Everything on this recording works.

Phil Woods/Lew Tabackin is an album by saxophonists Phil Woods and Lew Tabackin which was recorded in 1980 for the Omnisound label and rereleased on Evidence.^[1][2]

Track listing 

All compositions by Phil Woods except where noted.

1. "Limehouse Blues" (Philip Braham, Douglas Furber) - 8:04
2. "Sweet and Lovely" (Gus Arnheim, Jules LeMare, Harry Tobias) - 10:54
3. "Lew Blew" - 5:36
4. "Petite Chanson" - 9:39
5. "Theme of No Repeat" (Tadd Dameron) - 7:17
6. "Sittin' Here" - 8:47
7. "Theme of No Repeat" [Alternate Take] (Dameron) - 8:09 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel 

• Phil Woods - alto saxophone
• Lew Tabackin - tenor saxophone
• Jimmy Rowles - piano
• Michael Moore - bass
• Bill Goodwin - drums

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