LEGACY
Legacy of Billy Strayhorn
Artists and genres Billy Strayhorn directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Ahmad Jamalartist
Lena Horneartist
Ben Websterartist
Bud Powellartist
Dizzy Gillespieartist
Max Roachartist
Rosemary Clooneyartist
Johnny Hodgesartist
Jimmy JonesartistJames Jones was an American singer-songwriter who moved to New York City while a teenager. His biggest hits were "Handy Man" (1959) and "Good Timin'" (1960). According to Allmusic journalist Steve Huey, Jones sang "in a smooth yet soulful falsetto modeled on the likes of Clyde McPhatter and Sam Cooke."
Clark Terryartist
Randy Westonartist