Billy Strayhorn

Swing music, Composer

1915 – 1967

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Who was Billy Strayhorn?

William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train," "Chelsea Bridge," and "Lush Life."

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Born
Nov 29, 1915
Dayton
Also known as
  • B. Strayhorn
  • Billy Straythorn
  • William Thomas Strayhorn
  • Strayhorn, Billy
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Westinghouse High School
Lived in
  • Dayton
Died
May 31, 1967
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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