Billy Strayhorn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American musician, composer, lyricist and arranger
Date of Birth: 29-Nov-1915
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 31-May-1967
Profession: composer, pianist, musician, jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Billy Strayhorn
- William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger, best remembered for his long-time collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington that lasted nearly three decades.
- His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train", "Chelsea Bridge", "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing", and "Lush Life".
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| Description | American photographer and journalist | ||
| Date of birth/death | 28 January 1917 | 23 April 2006 | |
| Location of birth/death | Brooklyn | Great Neck | |
| Work period | 1930s , 1940s | ||
| Work location | New York City, Washington, D.C. | ||
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