Billy Strayhorn
In the history of jazz, the name Billy Strayhorn will always be inextricably
linked with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The association with Ellington
dated back to 1938 when Stayhorn, a 23-year-old jazz musician from Dayton, Ohio
approached Ellington after a gig in Pittsburgh and suggested some improvements
to Ellington's arrangements. It was the start of a professional relationship
which would last for the next 25 years. Although Ellington was undoubtedly
instrumental in helping Strayhorn realise his potential, as the relationship
developed Strayhorn began to express some co...
StardustJohnny Hodges, Billy Strayhorn and The Orchestra
Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra
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Lush LifeBilly Strayhorn
The Peaceful Side
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Don't Get Around Much AnymoreBilly Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges
Memories of Ellington
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Why Was I Born?Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Billy Strayhorn and Billy Taylor
The Chronological Classics: Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra 1945-1950
3:12
The Gal from Joe'sJohnny Hodges, Billy Strayhorn and The Orchestra
Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra
2:27
Star DustBilly Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges
Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra
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