Jeff Coffin is best known as the saxophonist for Bela Fleck and the Fleckstones, but he’s maintained a steady stream of independent releases. Mutopia is his second release this year and sounds like one fun jam session after another. Collaboration is key to the release; the list of collaborators is impressive. Coffin defines “Mu’tet” as his “musical co-conspirators” and “Mutopia” as “a perfect moment of acknowledging, accepting and adapting to the changes we all experience throughout our lives.” Coffin’s Mu’tet has a laid back modern jazz fusion sound that’s perfect for hot summer nights, especially if you enjoy the jazz flute!
1: acid-jazz
2: jam inspired by saxophonist Joe Henderson with dueling bass solos
3: Bela Fleck adds some banjo jazz flare!
4: tribute to trumpeter Lee Morgan and boogaloo jazz with scratches from Black Cat Sylvester
5: avant -garde piece inspired by Alice Coltrane, very mellow
6: amazing jazz flute with eastern influences
7: hot soulful, bluesy number
8: sounds like New Orleans street parade
9: “Emma Ya” is a hidden reggae-ish tune