Toshiko Akiyoshi Smithsonian Interview Block 770 (Q18723)

I think--I know Billy Strayhorn played the piano--but hes not noted as a player. I know he had a couple recordings, but John Lewis was a player. Also, (whats) interesting about John Lewis, his compositions are very European, but ... for example, like, say.... He has written a duet, as you know, with Hank Jones--he respected Hank Jones like mad! So although the duet was like traveling, or it ha ...