- Born
- 28 December 1928
Toronto - Died
- 28 March 2001
Orangeville - Country
- Canada
- Record labels
- Anthem
- Discography
- 11 albums
Biography
Moe Koffman was a jazz musician who played saxophone and flute. Moe Koffman was born on 28 December 1928 in Toronto and died on 28 March 2001 in Orangeville. The music is usually filed under jazz and bebop. Record labels: Anthem. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Cool and Hot Sax” (1957) to “Moe Koffman Project” (2002). Honours include Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1997) and Officer of the Order of Canada.
Morris "Moe" Koffman, OC (28 December 1928 – 28 March 2001) was a Canadian jazz saxophonist and flautist, as well as composer and arranger. During a career spanning from the 1950s into the 2000s, Koffman was one of Canada's most prolific musicians, working variously in clubs and sessions and releasing 30 albums. With his 1957 record Cool and Hot Sax on the New York-based Jubilee label, Koffman became one of the first Canadian jazz musicians to record a full-length album. Koffman was also a long-time member of Rob McConnell's Boss Brass. His most famous pieces, "Curried Soul" and "Koff Drops", have been the theme music for the CBC Radio One show, As It Happens, since 1972.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Moe Koffman is credited as a sideman
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Moe Koffman play?
Moe Koffman is known for playing saxophone and flute.
When and where was Moe Koffman born?
Moe Koffman was born 28 December 1928 in Toronto.
What are Moe Koffman's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Cool and Hot Sax (1957), The Shepherd Swings Again (1958), Tales of Koffman (1962), Goes Electric (1968) and Moe's Curried Soul (1970).
External links
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