Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1915 - 1967

Occupation

Entertainment

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.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.billystrayhorn.com/
• http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_strayhorn_billy.htm
• http://jazz.about.com/od/classicjazzartists/p/Artist-Profile-Composer-And-Arranger-Billy-Strayhorn.htm
• http://www.biography.com/people/billy-strayhorn-9497226

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