Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Radio Show Host
“Tom Tallitsch delivers a killer dose of hard bop
that is fueled by both some heavy chops as well as
crisp songwriting. His fourth album (first for Posi-Tone),
Heads Or Tales is simply an awesome display of
muscle and dynamics.” -Jazz Wrap 6/12
“Tenor saxophonist Tom Tallitsch put together a program
of original music that’s chock full of intriguing melodies
and strong solo statements, highlighting his abilities as player,
composer and sax-wielding storyteller.
He zigzag’s his way through fast passages like an expert
race car driver, delivers soothing streams of sound, and
brings intensity and suspense into the picture.”
-All About Jazz 2012
“Tallitsch is a post-bopper at heart, who plays tenor
with the pivoting angularity of Joe Henderson.
He is also a fine composer, interested in creating interactions
that are more harmonically sophisticated and melodically pliable
than the groovy tropes of organ-laden soul jazz.”
- Emusic 5 Stars 2012