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Born: November 29, 1915 in Dayton, OH
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: May 31, 1967 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
An extravagantly gifted composer, arranger and pianist -- some considered him a genius -- Billy Strayhorn toiled throughout most of his maturity in the gaudy shadow of his employer, collaborator and friend, Duke Ellington. Only in the last decade has ...More >>

Discography: 2007 Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life 1990 Lotus Blossom 1961 Peaceful Side 1961 Billy Strayhorn/Johnny Dankworth 1959 Cue for Saxophone More >>

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2006	Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life

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Similar Artists: Gerald Wilson Stan Kenton Thad Jones Gil Evans George Russell More >>

Influenced By: Duke Ellington Art Tatum George Gershwin Jelly Roll Morton Fletcher Henderson More >> Followers: Oliver Nelson David Berger Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra Ran Blake Ellis Larkins More >>

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