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plus one Anthony Braxton tune

"One thing I learned from Sun Ra is that you take him lightly at your own peril

leading listeners on a thought-provoking journey into the realm of sound possibilities

Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn (MacMillan Publishing) circuitbent “There is a bit of"Lush Life" by David Hajdu is a definitive biography of Billy Strayhorn, an exceptional American composer responsible for classics like "Take the 'A' Train." Strayhorn, often overshadowed by his friend Duke Ellington, had a remarkable career. He composed beautiful music while living a lush life in Harlem and Paris, all while facing the challenge of Duke Ellington taking credit for his work. This biography not only celebrates Strayhorn's contributions