Billy Strayhorn

[William Brownstein]

Openly gay and proud in a different place and time, but looked after and protected by others while not getting the full credit and recognition that was due to him for his genius and brilliance. Instead he was the sideman of a star that behind the scenes was a collaboration. An interesting story, but a name that many do not know today.


https://www.npr.org/2016/11/03/500504682/the-lush-life-of-billy-strayhorn‬

[William Brownstein]

An interesting article as well on a current project honoring Strayhorn. If there was ever a Hollywood picture to be made telling someone's story, his subject matter is now in the perfect era to finally put it out there.

‪Los Angeles choreographer pays homage to jazz artist Billy Strayhorn

https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/article226493290.html‬