Music

1) Name some of his most famous songs.
It don't mean a thing (1943)
Satin Doll
Take The "A" Train
C Jam Blues (1942)
Isfahan
VIP's boogie
Pretty Woman
I´m Just Lucky So And So
Flamingo

2) How influential was he? Who were some of the people he influenced?
He often composed specifically for the style and skills of these individuals, such as "Jeep's Blues" for Johnny Hodges, "Concerto for Cootie" for Cootie Williams, which later became "Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me" with Bob Russell's lyrics, and "The Mooche" for Tricky Sam Nanton and Bubber Miley. He also recorded songs written by his bandsmen, such as Juan Tizol's "Caravan" and "Perdido" which brought the 'Spanish Tinge' to big-band jazz.