National Museum of American History
Billy Strayhorn: A Lush Life
October 2, 2015 – January 18, 2016
This Archives Center case commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of William “Billy” Strayhorn on November 29, 1915. Drawn from several collections in the Archives Center, it examines the pros and cons of his musical partnership with Duke Ellington as well as his career apart from Ellington.
