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Billy StrayhornBilly Strayhorn Billy Strayhorn American jazz pianist, composer, lyricist and arranger (1915–1967) William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967)[1] was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger who collaborated with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington for nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train", "Chelsea Bridge", "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing", and "Lush Life". Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Billy Strayhorn Strayhorn c. 1947 Background information Birth name William Thomas Strayhorn Born (1915-11-29)November 29, 1915 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Died May 31, 1967(1967-05-31) (aged 51) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz swing classical Occupations Musician composer lyricist arranger Instrument Piano Years active 1934–1964 Labels United Artists Felsted Mercer Website billystrayhorn.com Close Early… (Source: Wikipedia)
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