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Radio 4,12 May 2009,30 mins

John Coltrane

Great Lives

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Matthew Parris presents the biographical series in which his guests choose someone who has inspired their lives. Musician Andy Sheppard chooses influential saxophonist John Coltrane, creator of the albums Giant Steps and A Love Supreme. Supporting Andy's choice is the editor of The Wire magazine, Tony Herrington.

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