Billy Strayhorn — American Composer born on November 29, 1915, died on May 31, 1967

William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington, lasting nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train", "Chelsea Bridge", and "Lush Life"... (wikipedia)

Romance is mush, stifling those who strive.
Ever up and onward.
I'll live a lush life in some small dive.
All music is beautiful.
My grandmother played the piano, and I used to toddle over there and pick out little things that sounded good to me.