Billy Strayhorn

American musician, composer, lyricist and arranger (1915–1967).

Born November 29th, 1915 in Dayton.

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

Occupations
composer, jazz musician, pianist, songwriter
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