Moe Koffman
The Four Seasons
CBS Sony (Japan) 1972
SOCL 201 (LP)
sleeve : VG+(SPSE: 5cm crack on bottom/damages on side, wear on corner, dirts.)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noises.)
An album released in 1972 by Canadian flutist Moe Koffman, who also created the jungle-themed electric jazz fusion masterpiece Jungle Man. Featuring top-tier musicians such as Terry Clarke (drums), Don Thompson (bass), and Doug Riley (keys), this work offers jazz arrangements of The Four Seasons, the most famous composition by late Baroque Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi.
The album spans a wide range of styles, from psychedelic jazz-rock tracks to easy-listening tunes, showcasing its versatility. The highlight is track A3, an electrifying blend of high-speed jazz-funk beats inspired by Miles Davis, with frantic electric piano and flute solos that dance wildly. This piece is particularly reminiscent of Dutch musician Chris Hinze and Finnish flutist Juhani Aaltonen.
A3: Spring - Nature’s Banquest (Allegro)
A4: Summer - Overture to Summer (Allegro)