Henry Butler | |
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Background information | |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | September 21, 1948
Died | July 2, 2018 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 69)
Genres | Jazz, New Orleans blues[1] |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Piano |
Labels | MCA, Windham Hill, Basin Street |
Henry Butler (September 21, 1948 – July 2, 2018)[2] 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.
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