- Born
- November 29, 1915
- Died
- May 31, 1967 (aged 51)
- Known as
- pianist, composer, jazz musician, songwriter, music arranger, musician
William Thomas Strayhorn 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".
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