Henry Butler
Henry Butler | |
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Butler in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 21, 1948 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 2018 (aged 69) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, New Orleans blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Labels | MCA, Windham Hill, Basin Street |
Henry Butler (September 21, 1948 – July 2, 2018) was an American jazz and blues pianist. He learned piano, drums, and saxophone in school. He received a college degree and graduate degree and taught at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. He worked as a soloist and in groups in Los Angeles and New York City. Despite his blindness, he spent time as a photographer and had his work exhibited in galleries.