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Jazz File: Ascension

BBC Radio 3
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The first of a new four-part series in which Alyn Shipton explores John Coltrane's extraordinary album Ascension. Cut exactly 35 years ago, this anguished free improvisation was a turning point in the great saxophonist's career. Several of Coltrane's friends and colleagues help retrace the steps leading to the album, including Jimmy Heath, Tommy Flanagan and Archie Shepp.

Contributors

Presenter:
Alyn Shipton
Interviewee:
Jimmy Heath
Interviewee:
Tommy Flanagan
Interviewee:
Archie Shepp
Producer:
Terry Carter
Source: Radio Times

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