was an American composer and arranger of choral music. He was best known for his settings of spirituals. Hogan was a pianist, conductor, and arranger of international renown. His works are celebrated and
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Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 – October 28, 1975)
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'William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and
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John Aaron Lewis (May 3, 1920 – March 29, 2001) was an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger, best known as the founder and musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lewis_(pianist)
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Audubon Ballroon (he/him)