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So What

In 1959, trumpeter Miles Davis wrote 'So What' for his record 'Kind of Blue', the best-selling jazz album of all time. From 2008.

On 2nd March 1959, Miles Davis and his sextet began recording a new album: "Kind of Blue".

The first track was "So What" and the album became the best selling Jazz album of all time.

This programme tells the stories of people whose lives have been changed by this piece of music.

Featuring:

Clemency Burton-Hill
Jonathan Eno
Estelle Kokot
Ashley Kahn
Dr Richard Niles

Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.

Producer: Rosa Boulton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2008.

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30 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Feb 202420:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 30 Sep 200813:30
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