Day Dream is an audio drama inspired by the life of jazz artist and composer Billy Strayhorn. It contrasts Billy’s journey, looking back on his life during a radio interview, with the journey of Andre, an aspiring jazz vocalist struggling to find his voice in today’s world. Released in 8 episodes, Day Dream is set in two time periods: Billy in 1965, and Andre in Modern Day. 1965 takes a look at the musical genius, whom world-renowned artist Duke Ellington called his “writing and arranging companion”, and the struggle to receive credit for many of his works.
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Day Dream is an audio drama inspired by the life of jazz artist and composer Billy Strayhorn. It contrasts Billy’s journey, looking back on his life during a radio interview, with the journey of Andre, an aspiring jazz vocalist struggling to find his voice in today’s world. Released in 8 episodes, Day Dream is set in two time periods: Billy in 1965, and Andre in Modern Day. 1965 takes a look at the musical genius, whom world-renowned artist Duke Ellington called his “writing and arranging companion”, and the struggle to receive credit for many of his works.
In the first episode of Day Dream, we find Billy Strayhorn in a situation where he is charged to replace Duke Ellington's musical library. Will he rise to the challenge?
Day Dream: A Radio Drama
Day Dream is an audio drama inspired by the life of jazz artist and composer Billy Strayhorn. It contrasts Billy’s journey, looking back on his life during a radio interview, with the journey of Andre, an aspiring jazz vocalist struggling to find his voice in today’s world. Released in 8 episodes, Day Dream is set in two time periods: Billy in 1965, and Andre in Modern Day. 1965 takes a look at the musical genius, whom world-renowned artist Duke Ellington called his “writing and arranging companion”, and the struggle to receive credit for many of his works.
