Jeff Coffin | |
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![]() Coffin performing in 2008 | |
Background information | |
Born | Massachusetts, U.S. | August 5, 1965
Genres | Jazz, pop, rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, record label owner |
Instrument | Saxophone |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | Ear Up, Compass |
Website | jeffcoffin |
Jeff Stanley Coffin[1] (born August 5, 1965) is an American saxophonist, composer, and educator. He is a three-time Grammy Award winner as a member of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, with whom he performed from 1997 until 2010.[2] In July 2008, Coffin began touring with Dave Matthews Band and joined the group in 2009 following the death of founding member LeRoi Moore. He also leads his group Jeff Coffin & the Mu'tet.