John Coltrane
4 Extra Debut. Andy Sheppard champions fellow jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane. With Matthew Parris and Tony Herrington. From May 2009.
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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Tue 12 May 2009 16:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 15 May 2009 23:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 8 Jun 2017 18:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 9 Jun 2017 00:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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