Billy Strayhorn

Jazz Album Review: Superb Celebrations of the Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn

June 19, 2021
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Vocalist Anaïs Reno and Mark Masters and his big band supply compelling homages to the brilliance of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

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Coming Attractions in Jazz: Labor Day Weekend 2012

September 1, 2012
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By J. R. Carroll Even on the Labor Day Weekend, September 2012 gets off to strong start with a Billy Strayhorn tribute in Hyde Park and some special visitors from Brazil. Saturday, September 1, at 2 p.m. at the Martini Shell on Truman Parkway, the third annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival offers a triple bill…

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