Uploaded by PBS on Jan 30, 2007
As Duke Ellington's long-time collaborator, Billy Strayhorn penned some of the world's most definitive jazz standards. Nearly half a century after his death, however, Strayhorn's musical genius remains unrecognized. Now, the mystery behind the complex life of this pioneering composer, arranger and pianist gets uncovered, bringing his rich legacy to light.
BILLY STRAYHORN: LUSH LIFE premieres Tuesday, February 6 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.
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I love this guy (more his music than him I guess...). His music.....exquisite, love it!!!
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Wrong grammar also.
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Try Netflix for the whole documentary. Billy was an amazing cat. I first heard Lush Life recorded by Nat King Cole and was stunned to learn that a boy of 16 years of age had written the song. There was no doubt in my mind at the time that the person that wrote it would have had to be gay to have such insight and wisdom beyond his years. God seems to bless us that way so that we are able to survive.
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where can i see the whole documentary?
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@mattguy309 huh? i dont even get this comment. where does anyone sound any way or say anything about their own or anyone's sexuality in this clip.
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By all means buy and read David Hadju's "Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn." I love this man!!
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What a legend!
2 years ago 2
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"Your constant judgement of & refusal to have any compassion for someone who created so much beauty in such difficult circumstances is a pretty good indicator that there's something "going on" w/in you & you're just projected said issue(s) onto Mr. Strayhorn."
It is amazing just how perfect your knowledge is of this person (cavaleer) whom you have never met - and of course your attitudes do not constitute any thing resembling judgement - lol.
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is that urkel in the first pic?
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Billy Strayhorn was a beautiful cat...in many ways. Still overlooked and underated. His sophistication was at a level few will ever achieve.
Who cares if he was gay or not! As a musician, we just will keep paying him respect by playing his tunes. Lush Life has got to be one of the greatest jazz compositions ever...and the lyrics! My God, what sophistication! Everyone genuflect and pay respects to Mr. Strayhorn!
josephredbagger 2 years ago 5
I hope you're being facetious. If not, you disgust me.
8mousey8 3 years ago 4