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Great Lives: John Coltrane

Jazz Saxophonist Andy Sheppard chooses John Coltrane, creator of Giant Steps and A Love Supreme, for Great Lives. Presenter Matthew Parris claims to be no fan of jazz, but backing up Andy Sheppard’s nominations is Tony Herrington, Editor of Wired Magazine.

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Sat 14 Nov 201519:00
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    John Coltrane

    Giant Steps

    • Giant Steps.
    • Atlantic.
    • 1.
  • 00:17

    John Coltrane

    Acknowledgement

    • A Love Supreme.
    • Impulse.
    • 1.
  • 00:27

    John Coltrane

    Blue Train

    • The John Coltrane Anthology.
    • Rhino Records.
    • 9.

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  • Sat 14 Nov 201519:00
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