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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X)

@markanthonyneal.bsky.social

#SaggSeason
#SaggGenius

#BillyStrayhorn
#LushLife
#TakeTheATrain
#ChelseaBridge
#BoTD

November 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Mark Sutton

@3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social

🎷 Celebrating Billy Strayhorn's birthday today with "Lush Life," a timeless masterpiece. John Coltrane's rendition elevates its beauty, capturing morning moods perfectly. Let's honor Strayhorn's genius and legacy.

#BillyStrayhorn #LushLife #JazzLegend #JohnColtrane #Jazz #JazzSky

November 29, 2024 at 1:21 PM

William

@byrneout44.bsky.social

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic MARCH
Day 24: A song with extended jazz harmony

Lush Life #BillyStrayhorn
youtu.be/WTYbhVJsUEw?...

#SOD
#SongoftheDay
#MusicChallenge

Lush Life

YouTube video by Billy Strayhorn - Topic

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March 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Mark Sutton

@3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social

If you are interested in the life of Billy Strayhorn, I highly recommend this book and streaming some of his music. #BillyStrayhorn #JazzSky

November 29, 2024 at 2:39 PM

OT

@otot999.bsky.social

#BillyStrayhorn #ThePeacefulSide #1961 #CapitolRecords #CapitolJazz #cdnotdeadyet #cdcollection #cdcollector #nowplaying #JazzCD #musicsky #JazzSky #YesterdaysPlays

August 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM

Dan Kulkosky

@dan-kulkosky-nyc.bsky.social

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforSongs #EastCoastKin

#LushLIfe #BillyStrayhorn or #HonkyTonkin' #HankWilliams

#TootsiesOrchidLounge (1,4) #NudiesHonkytonk #Nashville #LowerBroadway #HonkyTonkHighway

#Photography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky

May 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Mark Sutton

@3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social

Celebrating the great Billy Strayhorn's birthday today! Born in 1915, he gave us jazz gems like "Take the 'A' Train" and "Lush Life." His genius and courage still inspire. Let's honor his legacy! #JazzLegend #BillyStrayhorn #JazzHistory #JazzSky

November 29, 2024 at 12:44 PM

J.C. Kælin

@jckaelin.bsky.social

#OTD #TDIH #May31, 1967 #RIP #BillyStrayhorn. #Strays #SweetPea #GreatComposers #Composers #Pianists #Lyricists #Arrangers #DukeEllington #Jazz #TakeTheATrain #LushLife #LenaHorne #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb2w...

Duke Ellington, "Take the A Train"

YouTube video by morrisoncoursevids

www.youtube.com

May 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM

Barry J Kurtz

@barry0611.bsky.social

Day 5 of listening to entire albums. My son took his girlfriend to see the Nutcracker Ballet yesterday so I couldn't resist listening to this one.

#musicchallenge #dukeellington #billystrayhorn #christmasmusic #tchaikovsky #jazz #jazzsky #entirealbums
#nutcrakersuite

December 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM

J.C. Kælin

@jckaelin.bsky.social

#OTD #TDIH #April29, 1899 #HBD #DukeEllington! #Composers #Pianists #Bandleaders #DukeEllingtonOrchestra #OrchestralJazz #Jazz #GreatComposers #BillyStrayhorn #NewportJazzFestival #PulitzerPrizeForMusic #JazzSky #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb2w...

Duke Ellington, "Take the A Train"

YouTube video by morrisoncoursevids

www.youtube.com

April 29, 2025 at 2:42 AM

Mark Sutton

@3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social

🎹 This morning we’re celebrating the music of Billy Strayhorn on his birthday. Listen to his iconic tune “Take the 'A' Train” which transformed jazz forever. A true genius whose music still moves us.

#BillyStrayhorn #Jazz #TakeTheATrain #DukeEllington #JazzSky