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Person · Male
Billy Strayhorn
- From
- Dayton, United States
- Active
- 1915–1967
- Releases
- 24
- jazz
- swing
About
William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) 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".
Member of
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Billy Strayhorn Trio piano
Discography
Albums
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Mercer Records Presents the Billy Strayhorn Trio
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Cue for Saxophone
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The Peaceful Side of Jazz Apple Music
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Great Times!
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Take the A Train
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Nutcracker Suites
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Piano Duets: Great Times!
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Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
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Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
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Piano Duets: Great Times!
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Billy and Friends
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Lush Life
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Lush Life
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In My Solitude: Solo Piano and Small Group Performances
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In My Solitude: Solo Piano and Small Group Performances
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Reflections of Billy Strayhorn
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Reflections of Billy Strayhorn
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Jazz en Buenos Aires
Live
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Involved with
Also known as
B. Strayhorn · Billy Straythorn · William Thomas Strayhorn
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 23ec9ce1-2dae-437d-ba33-d6ddfe8fd0a9
- ISNI
- 000000007360288X
- IPI
- 00029756257
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.