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| − | Jazz pianist and composer, collaborated with Duke Ellington. Close friend of jazz singer Lena Horne. | + | Jazz pianist and composer, collaborated with Duke Ellington. Close friend of jazz singer Lena Horne. Notable for the composition 'Take the A Train'. Participated in civil rights actions. |
Revision as of 12:16, 3 August 2013
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1915 - 1967
Occupation
Entertainment
Notable Achievements
Description
Jazz pianist and composer, collaborated with Duke Ellington. Close friend of jazz singer Lena Horne. Notable for the composition 'Take the A Train'. Participated in civil rights actions.
