Billy Strayhorn
American jazz pianist, composer, lyricist and arranger (1915–1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967)[1] was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger who collaborated with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington for nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train," "Chelsea Bridge," "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing," and "Lush Life".
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Birth name | William Thomas Strayhorn |
Born | (1915-11-29)November 29, 1915 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | May 31, 1967(1967-05-31) (aged 51) New York City, U.S. |
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Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1934–1964 |
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Website | billystrayhorn |
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