Billy Strayhorn

American musician, composer, lyricist and arranger.

Born November 29th, 1915 in Dayton. [ref]

Died May 31st, 1967 at 51 years old in New York City (esophageal cancer). [ref]

Occupations
composer, jazz musician, musician, pianist, songwriter
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