Billy Strayhorn
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Billy Strayhorn has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Feb 2026). This American Life recommended it: Billy Strayhorn is one of the intellectuals Jack Guyger met at Canada Lee's apartment.
William Thomas Strayhorn was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger who collaborated with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington for nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train", "Chelsea Bridge", "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing", and "Lush Life".
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on This American Life |
| Role | Musician |
Who talks about Billy Strayhorn on podcasts?
Billy Strayhorn came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on This American Life.