Moe Koffman

Moe Koffman (December 28 1928-March 28 2001) was a Canadian jazz musician and composer. He played the flute, saxophone and clarinet.

He was born Morris Koffman in Toronto in 1928. He attended the Toronto Conservato

Moe Koffman (December 28 1928-March 28 2001) was a Canadian jazz musician and composer. He played the flute, saxophone and clarinet.

He was born Morris Koffman in Toronto in 1928. He attended the Toronto Conservatory of Music, now the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto but later dropped out of school to perform in dance bands. In 1950, he moved to the United States, where he played with big bands including those of Sonny Durham and Jimmy Dorsey. In 1955, he returned to Toronto where he formed a quartet and later a quintet. He recorded Swinging Shepherd Blues in 1958 which helped establish his reputation as a flutist.