Henry Butler

Henry Butler
Butler in 2015
Background information
Born(1948-09-21)September 21, 1948
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 2018(2018-07-02) (aged 69)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz, New Orleans blues
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
LabelsMCA, 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.