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Strayhorn and Hodges on cue

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Page added Nov 30, 2012 Updated Dec 7, 2012

UK producer Stanley Dance arranged a fine session with Billy Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges in 1959. Hear one of the standout tracks on Jazztrack.

Billy Strayhorn made few recordings as a leader but one fine one was in 1959 featuring Johnny Hodges named Cue Porter because of contractual issues.

There's music from New Orleans in 1961 with veteran trumpeter Kid Thomas and a more contemporary New Orleans inspired recording from trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. Guitarists T Bone Walker and Charlie Christian, some 50's European modern jazz plus plenty of recent Australian recordings.

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Strayhorn and Hodges on cue

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Dec 1, 2012. 5:05pm - 7:00pm
Dec 4, 2012. 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dec 4, 2012. 9:00pm - 11:00pm

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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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