"Released in commemoration of Strayhorn's centennial, this ... coffee-table book offers intimate details of the composer's life from musicians, scholars, and Strayhorn's closest relatives. Perhaps best known for his 28-year collaborative role as Duke Ellington's 'writing and arranging companion, ' Strayhorn has emerged in recent years as an even more meritorious force in shaping the jazz canon. [This book] delves into every stage of Billy's career, beginning with his abusive upbringing and early success to later ...
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"Released in commemoration of Strayhorn's centennial, this ... coffee-table book offers intimate details of the composer's life from musicians, scholars, and Strayhorn's closest relatives. Perhaps best known for his 28-year collaborative role as Duke Ellington's 'writing and arranging companion, ' Strayhorn has emerged in recent years as an even more meritorious force in shaping the jazz canon. [This book] delves into every stage of Billy's career, beginning with his abusive upbringing and early success to later partnerships with Lena Horne and the Copasetics"--
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