John Sangster

John Grant Sangster (17 November 1928 – 26 October 1995) was an Australian jazz composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as a composer although he also worked with Graeme Bell, Humphrey Lyttelton and Don Burrows. His solo albums include The Lord of the Rings-inspired works starting with The Hobbit Suite in 1973.

For the Australian cricketer, see John Sangster (cricketer).
This article is about the Australian jazz musician. For the British industrialist, see John Young Sangster.

John Sangster
Birth nameJohn Grant Sangster
Also known asGrant Sangster
Born(1928-11-17)17 November 1928
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died26 October 1995(1995-10-26) (aged 66)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
Years active1948–1980
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