Global Hit: John Coltrane

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San Francisco’s Asian American Orchestra is celebrating what would have been the 83rd birthday of John Coltrane with a concert tonight. They’re playing Coltrane� but with a twist. They’re highlighting the Indian and West African influences in the jazz master’s work.

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