Friday 9 O'Clock Special

John Coltrane. The name conjures a deeply emotional, sometimes spiritual response from even the most casual jazz fan. Tonight celebrate the birthday of the most revolutionalry and widely imitated saxophonist in jazz history. Learn more about the legend, from his stints with Miles, Monk and Dizzy to his search for new sounds. Jazz awakes at 8.

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