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date: 29 March 2020

Strayhorn, Billy [William Thomas; Swee’ Pea] (b Dayton, OH, 29 Nov 1915; d New, York, NY, 31 May 1967). Composer, arranger, pianist, and lyricist. 

Source:
The Grove Dictionary of American Music
Author(s):
Walter van de LeurWalter van de Leur

He grew up in one of the poorest black districts of Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania. His grandmother introduced him to the piano. ...

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