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
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on July 23, 2013
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