Moe Koffman – Solar Explorations – 1974 – Soul-Jazz / Free Jazz / Avant-garde Jazz / Space-Age (vinyl lp)

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  • Vendor Retro Revolution Records

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Label GRT – 9230-1050
Format vinyl lp
Country Canada
Genre Soul-Jazz / Free Jazz / Avant-garde Jazz / Space-Age
Year 1974

Tracklist

A1Saturn (8:36)

A2Earth (11:06)

B1Uranus (7:37)

B2Neptune (8:20)

B3Mars (6:38)

C1Jupiter (12:25)

C2Venus (8:09)

D1Pluto (6:32)

D2Mercury (14:32)

Condition

Sleeve Condition VG+ Ring wear
Label Condition Mint (M)
Vinyl Condition Side 1 - Mint Minus - 1 light mark (M) / Side 2 ,3,&4 - Mint (M)
BIN # R83

Here's a fascinating piece of Canadian jazz history that deserves more recognition in serious collections. Moe Koffman's "Solar Explorations" represents a bold creative leap from the Toronto flautist and saxophonist best known for his crossover hit "Swingin' Shepherd Blues." By 1974, Koffman had grown restless with commercial expectations and dove headfirst into the avant-garde movement, crafting this ambitious space-age odyssey that bridges soul-jazz grooves with free-form exploration. The album showcases his mastery of multiple woodwinds while incorporating electronic elements and cosmic themes that were very much of the moment, yet distinctly Canadian in their execution.

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Retro Revolution Records – Halifax, Nova Scotia

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