Billy Strayhorn

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Contents

1 Country
2 Birth - Death
3 Occupation
4 Notable Achievements
5 Description

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.

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