In 2015, the national jazz community commemorated the 100th anniversary of the birth of William Thomas “Billy” Strayhorn, Duke Ellington’s arranger, composer and collaborator. Here’s our friend Ron Gill performing Billy Strayhorn songs from a classic episode of Basic Black. Recorded June 1998.
From The Archives: Jazz Specials digs deep into the rich Jazz history of WGBH, unearthing some truly memorable performances and programs. From conversations with some of our favorites to profiles of the greats, we've got you covered.
