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Originally Posted by brad347  would probably have been aaron bell on bass?
Did you ever meet Billy Strayhorn? |
Brad.......
Yes, I worked with Billy Strayhorn in 1960 with Duke Ellington in Chicago... I think it was in 1960 at Universal....
Fantastic experience!!!
Billy 'Sweet Pea" Strayhorn lived a tremendously productive life. He influenced many people that he met, and yet remained very modest and unassuming all the while. For a time he coached Lena Horne in classical music to broaden her knowledge and improve her style of singing. He toured the world with Ellington's band and for a brief time lived in Paris. Strayhorn's own music is internationally known and honored. It has been translated in French and Swedish.
Great guy!!!
Bruce Swedien
