Stray·horn (str  hôrn ), William Known as "Billy." 1915-1967. American jazz pianist and composer who spent the majority of his career as an arranger with Duke Ellington's orchestra. His compositions, most notably "Take the A Train," earned him regard as one of the most sophisticated composers in the history of jazz. |
Strayhorn [ˈstreɪˌhɔːn]
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(Biographies / Strayhorn, Billy (1915-1967) M, US, MUSIC: composer, MUSIC: pianist) Billy, full name William Strayhorn. 1915-67, US jazz composer and pianist, noted esp for his association (1939-67) with Duke Ellington
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