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From Canada comes one of the music world's fine artists, MOE KOFFMAN, with a Jazz program ranging from poignant to the most modern arrangements of a variety of tunes. At the onset let it be said that the Jazz you will hear in this album is such that its appeal is universal and its presentation designed to reach every student of this phase of the musical arts.
Augmenting Koffman, who offers some outstanding solo work on both alto sax and flute are Ed Bickert, Guitar; Bill Britto, bass; Ron Rully, drums; and Norm Amadio, piano. The inter-play between the instruments, and the interpretations by the musicians is Jazz artistry at its best; while showcasing some excellent talent at one and the same time.
With the release of TALES OF KOFFMAN the leader-musician-composer takes a major step forward in the field of international Jazz. There can be no question that Moe Koffman has the talent and where-with-all to go all the way in his chosen field while making a major contribution to the world of modern music.
Moe Koffman: alto saxophone, flute
Ed Bickert: guitar
Bill Britto: bass
Ron Rully: drums
Norm Amadio: piano
Produced by Roy Smith
Engineered by Bill Bartlett
Recorded at Hallmark Studios, Toronto, Ontario
Cover design and photography by Frank Gauna
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