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John Coltrane at 100: Lakecia Benjamin's selections

Tonight, Soweto welcomes saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin as his next guest, as she spotlights three records by Coltrane that have influenced her.

Continuing this week's celebrations of John Coltrane in his centenary week, Soweto is joined by his next guest, American saxophonist, bandleader, and Coltrane disciple Lakecia Benjamin. She chooses three records by Coltrane that she has been inspired by and considers Coltrane's musical approach and legacy.

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Last Tuesday23:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Noah Stoneman, Felix Moseholm & Jacob Patrone

    Magnet

    • Like Yours.
    • Self-Released / Independent.

  • Holli Scott

    For Mandy (feat. Tal Cohen & Jamie Oehlers)

    • Weather and Weeds.
    • Self-Released / Independent.

  • ZENA

    KAZANCHIS

    • TEMESGEN (EP).
    • Brownswood Recordings.

  • Ornella Noulet & Egon Wolfson

    free for john

    • summer hour.
    • Self-Released / Independent.

  • Lakecia Benjamin

    Central Park West (feat. Jazzmeia Horn)

    • Phoenix.
    • Whirlwind Recordings.

  • John Coltrane

    A Love Supreme, Pt. II - Resolution

    • A Love Supreme.
    • Impulse! Records.

  • Duke Ellington & John Coltrane

    In A Sentimental Mood

    • Duke Ellington & John Coltrane.
    • Impulse! Records.

  • John Coltrane

    Liberia

    • Coltrane Plays the Blues.
    • Atlantic Records.

  • Di-Cysgodion

    Pole Climbing

    • Di-Cysgodion (Single).
    • Self-Released / Independent (via PYST).

  • Nomieye & Rosie Turton

    Sun in River (feat. And Is Phi)

    • Tapestry of an Echo.
    • Rosie Turton.

Broadcast

  • Last Tuesday23:30
    BBC Radio 3