MCG’s Bill Strickland shares stories and music spanning his 3+ decades - sounds and people that inspire Manchester Bidwell’s Founder and Executive Chairman.
This week, stories of inspiration from Nancy Wilson, and home cooking for Ray Brown from Bill Strickland’s mother’s kitchen.
The playlist includes:
Frank Sinatra Count Basie-I Won’t Dance;
Eliane Elias-Call Me
Wes Montgomery-Shadow of your Smile
Cal Tjader/ Mongo Santamaria -Key Largo
Billy Taylor/Gerry Mulligan-Laura (recorded at MCGJazz*)
Ray Brown Trio w/Ralph Moore-My Romance
Joe Williams -After You’ve Gone
Shirley Horn-Here’s To Life
Nancy Wilson-Day In/Day Out - Recorded at MCG
Smiles, and surprises this week on the MCGJazz Spotlight Hour on WZUM