This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show hosts, Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci bring you a playlist of songs that the MCG staff listen to in difficult times for comfort, healing, empowerment, inspiration and to lift us up.
Nat King Cole and Oscar Moore from the William Gottlieb Collection, Library of Congress
Selections include the Weather Report original version of “Birdland”; Etta James’ “Come Rain or Come Shine;” songs by Pat Metheny and Dave Brubeck, as well as the modern anthem, “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke.
Plus, a ballad from John Coltrane,
Nat King Cole with Oscar Moore, William Gottlieb Collection, Library of Congress
Playing special favorite music in times of challenge on the MCG Spotlight on WZUM.
Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel.
