Moe Koffman (1928–2001) was a celebrated Canadian flutist, saxophonist, and composer whose innovative fusion of jazz, classical, and popular music made him a pioneering force in Canadian jazz. Best known for his 1957 hit “Swinging Shepherd Blues,” Koffman’s virtuosity and adventurous spirit defined a career spanning decades. A longtime member of Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass and a prolific studio musician, he influenced generations with his technical mastery and creative versatility, earning recognition as one of Canada’s foremost jazz instrumentalists.