Billy Taylor

American jazz pianist, composer, broadcaster, and educator (1921-2010).

Born July 24th, 1921 in Greenville.

Died December 28th, 2010 at 89 years old in Manhattan (heart failure). [ref]

Occupations
composer, jazz musician, music educator, pianist, radio personality, university teacher
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