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Billy Strayhorn
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) was an American composer, pianist and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train," "Chelsea Bridge," and "Lush Life."
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Piano Passion [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lush Life | 3:29 |
| Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' | 2:52 |
| Day Dream | 4:04 |
| Something to Live For | 3:02 |
| C Jam Blues | 3:02 |
Stanley Dance Sessions [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Rose Room | 6:08 |
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore | 3:00 |
| I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) | 3:39 |
| Gal from Joe's | 2:30 |
| Day Dream | 4:00 |
| Azure | 2:35 |
| Star Dust | 4:30 |
A Proper Introduction to Billy Strayhorn: Passion Flower [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| (I Want) Something to Live For | 2:54 |
| Day Dream | 2:58 |
| Lush Life | 3:19 |
Cabu Collection [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Something to Live For | 2:49 |
| Day Dream | 2:59 |
| Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' | 3:37 |
| Passion Flower | 3:10 |
| Lush Life | 5:07 |
Lush Life [Red Baron] [2000]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lush Life | 3:31 |
| Day Dream | 3:38 |
| Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' | 2:20 |
| Something to Live For | 2:02 |
Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra [1962]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore | 3:04 |
| I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) | 3:38 |
| The Gal from Joe's | 2:30 |
| Day Dream | 4:00 |
| Azure | 2:36 |
| Stardust | 4:25 |
The Peaceful Side [1961]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lush Life | 3:25 |
| Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' | 2:49 |
| Day Dream | 4:01 |
| Something to Live For | 2:59 |
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| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' | 2:49 |
| Something to Live For | 2:59 |
| Day Dream | 3:56 |
| Lush Life | 4:49 |
| Gal from Joe's | 2:30 |
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