Michael Stricklin June 27, 2009

Michael Stricklin studied saxophone at North Texas State University. After finshing college he toured with different musical groups playing R&B, jazz and pop music before setting up a home base in Dallas, Texas. There Michael played with such artists as Red Garland, James Clay, Marshall Ivory, David "Fathead" Newman, Zu-Zu Bolin, The Sax Maniacs and the Dallas Jazz Orchestra. As well as playing recording sessions for many jazz, pop and R&B musicians. Michael moved to Indianapolis in the summer of 1989 where he formed the band Time Out, recording the CD entitled 'Kindred Spirits.' He also has a self-titled CD recorded in 1997 and has recored with the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, of which he also is a member. Since moving to Indiana he has recorded and played with artists ranging from Bob & Tom to Frank Sinatra.