Billy Strayhorn | Complete Guide To The American Jazz Composer
With songs such as Lush Life, Chelsea Bridge and Take The ‘A’ Train, Billy Strayhorn was one of the most talented composers, arrangers and lyricists of the 20th century. To the general public, though, he was often close to invisible and so we take a trip...
Duke Ellington Biography | Facts, Songs & Stories of a Jazz Legend
Born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C., Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington is one of the most important figures in jazz history. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the life and career of this iconic figure. Duke Ellington’s musical accomplishments...Hi, I’m Matt Fripp
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