IN PERSON! The one and only BILLY STRAYHORN himself sings and plays his own masterpiece "Lush Life" - live performance 1964 Enjoy this and other gems by Billy Strayhorn HERE: www.allmusic.com Lyrics: I used to visit all the very gay places those come what may places where one relaxes on the axis of the wheel of life to get the feel of life from jazz and cocktails the girls i knew had sad and sullen gray faces with distinguée traces that used to be there you could see where they'd been washed away by too many through the day twelve o'clocktails then you came along with your siren's song to tempt me to madness i thought for a while that your pointed smile was tinged with the sadness of a great love for me ah yes i was wrong again i was wrong life is lonely again and only last year everything seemed so assured now life is awful again and the thoughtful of heart could only be a bore a week in paris will ease the bite of it all i care is to smile in spite of it i'll forget you i will and yet you are still burning inside my brain romance is mush stifling those who strive i'll live a lush life in some small dive and there i'll be while i rot with the rest of those whose lives are lonely too More lyrics: www.lyricsfreak.com. + Informações

As Duke Ellington's long-time collaborator, Billy Strayhorn penned some of the world's most definitive jazz standards. Nearly half a century after his death, however, Strayhorn's musical genius remains unrecognized. Now, the mystery behind the complex life of this pioneering composer, arranger and pianist gets uncovered, bringing his rich legacy to light. BILLY STRAYHORN: LUSH LIFEpremieres Tuesday, February 6 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Visit the Web site for more: www.pbs.org. + Informações

www.justcoolin.com An introduction into the Life and Music of Billy Strayhorn.. + Informações

Day Dream - Billy Strayhorn. + Informações

Duke Ellington and the Death of Billy Strayhorn.. + Informações

And His Mother Called Him Bill (1967) Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton (alto saxophone, clarinet); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone); Cat Anderson, Mercer Ellington, Herbie Jones, Cootie Williams (trumpet); Clark Terry (flugelhorn); John Sanders, Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Chuck Connors (trombone); Aaron Bell, Jeff Castleman (bass); Steve Little, Sam Woodyard (drums). I am completely captivated by the Strayhorn/Ellington narrative and by the 1967 CD *And His Mother Called Him Bill.* Every story has a beginning and a middle, and as many of us eventually figure out , there are no real endings. This CD is a living legacy of that reality. My appreciation for this body of work is inseparable from the the love story it expresses. Can you imagine being fortunate enough to meet someone in your lifetime that you connect with on a creative and soul level so profound that it is not a threat to, nor rivalled by any other kind of intimacy? From all that I have read by historians and biographers, and all myths aside, this is the essence of the relationship Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn shared and nurtured for 30 years. A bond beyond gender or sexuality, and even deeper than friendship. Yet, most of their famous compositions were collaborated on while apart and from completely different approaches, one being self taught liking contrast and discord, the other classically trained .... + Informações

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www.billytaylorjazz.net presents Billy Taylor and Marian McPartland, remembering their friend, Billy Strayhorn.. + Informações

A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing 1976 and Something To Live For 1994. + Informações

And His Mother Called Him Bill (1967) Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton (alto saxophone, clarinet); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone); Cat Anderson, Mercer Ellington, Herbie Jones, Cootie Williams (trumpet); Clark Terry (flugelhorn); John Sanders, Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Chuck Connors (trombone); Aaron Bell, Jeff Castleman (bass); Steve Little, Sam Woodyard (drums). I am completely captivated by the Strayhorn/Ellington narrative and by the 1967 CD And His Mother Called Him Bill. Every story has a beginning and a middle, and as many of us eventually figure out , there are no real endings. This CD is a living legacy of that reality. My appreciation for this body of work is inseparable from the love story it expresses. Can you imagine being fortunate enough to meet someone in your lifetime that you connect with on a creative and soul level so profound that it is not a threat to, nor rivalled by any other kind of intimacy? From all that I have read by historians and biographers, and all myths aside, this is the essence of the relationship Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn shared and nurtured for 30 years. A bond beyond gender or sexuality, and even deeper than friendship. Yet, most of their famous compositions were collaborated on while apart and from completely different approaches, one being self taught liking contrast and discord, the other classically trained loving .... + Informações

New Album itunes.apple.com Satin Doll Duke Ellington/Johnny Mercer/Billy Strayhorn cover Johnny Ace Baritone Sax vocal tdal007 Cigarette holder which wigs me Over her shoulder, she digs me. Out cattin' that satin doll. Baby, shall we go out skippin? Careful, amigo, you're flippin', Speaks Latin that satin doll. She's nobody's fool so I'm playing it cool as can be. I'll give it a whirl but I ain't for no girl catching me, Switch-a-rooney! Telephone numbers well you know, Doin' my rhumbas with uno And that 'in my Satin Doll.. + Informações

WALTER RINAVERA BIG BAND saxes:Víctor Skorupski,Daniel Kovacich,Mariano Zarich,Santiago de Francisco,Jorge Retamoza. trombones:Joaquín de Francisco,Juán Canosa,Martino Gesualdi,Mauro Echeverria.trumpets:Cristian Díaz,Guillermo Santilli,James Suggs,Juán Barendiain.piano:Alejandro Kalinoski.guitar:Alberto Savloff.babybass:Mariano Tito.drums:Walter Rinavera. + Informações

Wonderful Song. + Informações

This is my first attempt at "reharmonization". I made my own arrangement of Billy Strayhorn's Chelsea Bridge.. + Informações

Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life from Independent Lens, PBS, won an Emmy at the 29th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards (2008) for Best Documentary.. + Informações

Take the "A" Train.. + Informações

guitarist, Sid Jacobs performs his arrangement of Billy Strayhorn's composition..... + Informações

From "The New Orleans Suite", arranged and orchestrated by Stefon Harris.. + Informações

Alexander Alabin tocando para a Camerata Heitor Villa-Lobos antes do Concerto no Teatro Municipal de Santos 12/08/2008. + Informações

And His Mother Called Him Bill (1967) Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton (alto saxophone, clarinet); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone); Cat Anderson, Mercer Ellington, Herbie Jones, Cootie Williams (trumpet); Clark Terry (flugelhorn); John Sanders, Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Chuck Connors (trombone); Aaron Bell, Jeff Castleman (bass); Steve Little, Sam Woodyard (drums). I am completely captivated by the Strayhorn/Ellington narrative and by the 1967 CD And His Mother Called Him Bill. Every story has a beginning and a middle, and as many of us eventually figure out , there are no real endings. This CD is a living legacy of that reality. My appreciation for this body of work is inseparable from the love story it expresses. Can you imagine being fortunate enough to meet someone in your lifetime that you connect with on a creative and soul level so profound that it is not a threat to, nor rivalled by any other kind of intimacy? From all that I have read by historians and biographers, and all myths aside, this is the essence of the relationship Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn shared and nurtured for 30 years. A bond beyond gender or sexuality, and even deeper than friendship. Yet, most of their famous compositions were collaborated on while apart and from completely different approaches, one being self taught liking contrast and discord, the other classically trained loving .... + Informações

[BFJO 2006] BFJO : Big Friendly Jazz Orchestra (Takasago High School Jazz Band), They played at The 24th Charity Concert 7/16/2006. Composer : Billy Strayhorn Arranger : Mark Taylor ... + Informações

Linda Ronstadt sings "Lush Life" by Billy Strayhorn. Orchestra Nelson Riddle.. + Informações

www.alexyellowleesband.com Billy Strayhorn's classic jazz standard Chicago is performed by Scottish jazz violinist Alex Yellowlees. Evocative in style of the great Stephane Grappelli, Alex is one of Scotland's finest jazz violin players.. + Informações

Bob Hallahan p., Victor Dvoskin b., Tony Martucci dr. - VCU Trio Original name of this piece is 'Blue cloud". + Informações

"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz standard by Billy Strayhorn that was the signature tune of the Duke Ellington orchestra. Arranged for the accordion by Oleg Sharov, professor at the Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory, St.Petersburg.. + Informações