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The Premier International Online Directory of Musicians & Entertainers   music minder Search For:    In Table: Albums Birthdates Businesses Entertainers Hits Lyrics Memorials On This Day   Home Entertainers Businesses About Contact Albums Birthdates Hits Instruments Lyrics Memorials On This Day Home > Entertainers Menu > Entertainers Location Menu > Entertainers List > Billy Strayhorn > Summary « List Summary Biography Works Photos Videos Links Comments BILLY STRAYHORN   Billy Strayhorn. Photo by Carl Van Vechten, 14 August 1958. SUMMARY   Description: Pianist, Arranger, USA Known For: Compser of "Take the "A" Train" and "Lush Life".   Instruments: Piano Music Styles: Classical, mainstream jazz, swing music   Location: United States of America   Web Site: http://www.billystrayhorn.com/   Date Born: 29th November 1915 Location Born: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America   Date Died: 31st May 1967 Location Died: New York City, New York, United States of America Cause Of Death: Cancer of the esophagus Memorial: His ashes were scattered in the Hudson River by a gathering of his closest friends.   Summary: He had a major influence on the career of Lena Horne, who wanted to marry Strayhorn.   Photo Comments: The photo above is a promotional photograph and is most likely owned by the publisher or photogragher.   © Music Minder All rights reserved: Prosecution rights will be exercised for any breaches of copyright.