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John Coltrane

Andy Sheppard champions fellow jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane. With Matthew Parris and Tony Herrington. From 2009.

Musician Andy Sheppard champions 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.

Matthew Parris presents the biographical series in which his guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life?

Producer: Miles Warde

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009.

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  • Tue 12 May 200916:30
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