The famous jazz standard “Lush Life” was written by Billy Strayhorn, who composed both the music and the lyrics.

Because your query can also refer to other works titled “Lush Life,” here’s a quick breakdown:

  • The jazz song “Lush Life” – written by Billy Strayhorn (lyrics and music).
  • The novel “Lush Life” – written by American author Richard Price, published in 2008.
  • The biography “Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn” – written by David Hajdu.

If you meant the pop song “Lush Life” by Zara Larsson , that is a different work entirely; her track is a modern pop single unrelated to Strayhorn’s standard.