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Billy Taylor
William Edward Taylor Jr., also known as Billy Taylor, was born on July 24,
1921, in Greenville, North Carolina, and was an American jazz pianist, composer,
broadcaster, and educator. He began playing piano at a young age and made his
professional debut at 13. In the mid-1940s, he moved to New York City, where he
played with Ben Webster's Quartet and Art Tatum. His career took off in 1952
when he composed "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free", which gained
popularity during the civil rights movement. He released numerous albums,
including Cross Section (1956) and Homage (1...
There's a Small HotelBilly Taylor, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
Billy Taylor Trio
4:09
You Make Me Feel So YoungBilly Taylor
The Billy Taylor Trio and Candido
2:58
Why Was I Born?Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Billy Strayhorn and Billy Taylor
The Chronological Classics: Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra 1945-1950
3:12
The More I See YouBilly Taylor, Mack Gordon and Harry Warren
Billy Taylor Trio
4:17
Blue MoonBilly Taylor
One For Fun
Body and SoulWes Montgomery and Billy Taylor
100 Mantovani Classical Christmas
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