Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn
Billy Strayhorn
	Strayhorn c. 1947
Background information
Birth name	William Thomas Strayhorn
Born	November 29, 1915; Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Died	May 31, 1967 (aged 51); New York City, U.S.
Genres	Jazz; swing; classical;
Occupations	Musician; composer; lyricist; arranger;
Instrument	Piano
Years active	1934–1964
Labels	United Artists; Felsted; Mercer;
Website	billystrayhorn.com

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".

^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 378/9. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.

[LarkinJazz-1] Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 378/9. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.

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