Billy Strayhorn

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Born
29 November 1915
Born In
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
Died
31 May 1967 (aged 51)
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) 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." Strayhorn was born in Dayton, Ohio. His family soon moved to the Homewood section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. However, his mother's family was from Hillsborough, North Carolina, and she sent him there … read more
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) 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 "Ta… read more
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) 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 "… read more

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1 Play track Pure Lush Life
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2 The Peaceful Side Of Jazz Day Dream
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3 Noir Bleu Chelsea Bridge
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4 Noir Bleu Passion Flower
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5 Play track Noir Bleu Take The "A" Train
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6 Piano Passion Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'
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7 Piano Passion Strange Feeling
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8 Play track Piano Passion A Flower is a Lovesome Thing
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9 Play track Piano Passion Something to Live For
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10 Piano Passion Multi-colored Blue
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  1. 27,403 listeners

    2 May 2019 · 10 tracks

    The Peaceful Side Of Jazz
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  2. 5,990 listeners

    20 Sep 2005 · 21 tracks

    Piano Passion
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  3. 3,548 listeners

    15 Sep 1992 · 20 tracks

    Lush Life
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  4. 1,512 listeners

    18 tracks

    Billy and Friends
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