Moe Koffman

alto saxophone, flute, composition · 1928–2001 · Toronto

Saxophonist, flutist and composer born in Toronto, he recorded about thirty albums and was a prolific studio musician. His themes "Curried Soul" and "Koff Drops" have served as the theme for CBC Radio's As It Happens since 1972.

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Styles

• Hard bop
• Swing, big bands

Landmark tracks

• The Swingin' Shepherd Blues (1957)
• Hambourg Bound (1957)
• Coaster (1957)
• The Baron (1957)

Sources

• Source

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