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Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life

Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life

While Billy Strayhorn may not be a household name, many of his songs are among the most recognizable in jazz. This is the story of the pioneering gay composer, arranger and pianist who wrote many of Duke Ellington’s most famous songs, including “Take The A-Train” and “Satin Doll.”

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Film.com, KEXP 90.3 Seattle, RealNetworks

Cast & Crew

Director: Robert Levi
Producer: Joshua Blum, George Seminara
Editor: Ray Hubley
Screenwriter: Robert Levi, Robert Seidman
Cinematographer: David Sperling, Fred Murphy

Principal Cast: Featuring: Dulé Hill, Dianne Reeves, Hank Jones, Joe Lovano, Elvis Costello
Filmography: Debut Feature Film

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    Complex and symbiotic relationship, Jun 09, 2008

    By Becky Hellyer

    “It would be so easy for a documentary maker to say, "Billy Strayhorn was exploited by Duke Ellington" and leave it at that. Instead, this is the story of a complex and symbiotic relationship between a young genius composer and a brilliant band-leader that is at times uncomfortable and, at other” … full review

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Screenings

Harvard Exit
June 2, 2008 9:30 PM
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June 4, 2008 4:30 PM
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