This composer and bandleader frequently worked with Billy Strayhorn in writing such standards as "Mood Indigo" and "Sophisticated Lady."
One performer in this man's band, Juan Tizol, wrote the songs "Perdido" and "Caravan." This man, who wrote a suite based on African-American history, "Black, Brown, and Beige," co-wrote the song "Chelsea Bridge" with his most frequent collaborator. This composer and bandleader frequently worked with Billy Strayhorn in writing such standards as "Mood Indigo" and "Sophisticated Lady." He wrote a song that describes the title action as being "the quickest way to get to Harlem." For 10 points, name this jazz pianist who wrote "Take the A Train."
One performer in this man's band, Juan Tizol, wrote the songs "Perdido" and "Caravan."
[Edward Kennedy] Duke Ellington