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Radio 4,30 Sep 2008,30 mins

So What

Soul Music

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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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