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Released: Jan 19, 2006

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Genre: Blues / Funk / Jazz
Location NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, US
Profile Views: 58673
Last Login: 6/25/2010
Member Since 1/19/2006
Record Label Basin Street Records
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Eight time nominee for the Blues Foundation "Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year" award (formerly the W. C. Handy Awards), Henry Butler knows no limitations. Although blinded by glaucoma since birth, Butler is also a world class photographer with his work displayed at exhibitions throughout the United States. Playing piano since the age of six, Butler is a master of musical diversity. Combining the percussive jazz piano playing of McCoy Tyner and the New Orleans style playing of Professor Longhair through his classically-trained wizardry, Butler continues to craft a sound uniquely his own. A rich amalgam of jazz, Caribbean, classical, pop, R&B and blues influences, his music is as excitingly eclectic as that of his New Orleans birthplace. .. Mastering baritone horn, valve trombone and drums, in addition to the piano, at the Louisiana State School for the Blind in Baton Rouge, as a youngster, Butler began formal vocal training in the eleventh grade. He went on to sing German lieder, French and Italian art songs and operatic arias at Southern and Michigan State Universities, earning a Masters degree in vocal music. He has taught music workshops throughout the country and initiated a number of different educational projects, including a residential jazz camp at Missouri State School for the Blind and a program for blind and visually impaired students at the University of New Orleans. .. Mentored by influential jazz clarinetist and Michigan University teacher Alvin Batiste, Butler was encouraged to explore Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and other Caribbean music. With Batiste’s help, he successfully applied for National Endowment for the Arts grants to study with keyboard players George Duke, then with Cannonball Adderly’s Quintet, and the late Sir Roland Hanna. He studied with Harold Mabern, pianist for the late Lee Morgan, for a summer and spent a long afternoon studying with Professor Longhair. .. While his early albums were jazz trio recordings featuring such top-notch instrumentalists as Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins, on "Fivin’ Around" in 1986, and Ron Carter and Jack DeJohnette, on "The Village" two years later, Butler has increasingly turned to New Orleans music and the blues. His 1990 album, "Orleans Inspiration", recorded with Leo Nocentelli of the Meters, was followed by "Blues And More" in 1992. Although he briefly returned to jazz with "For All Seasons" in 1996, he’s remained immersed in a variety of genres since releasing "Blues After Sunset" in 1998. .. Collaborating with Corey Harris on a duo album, "Vu-du Menz", in 2000, Butler spent the next three years touring with the Delta blues-influenced guitarist/vocalist. That fascination with the blues has continued to be reflected in his solo work. After releasing a power-packed, all electric, blues-rock, album, "The Game Has Just Begun", in 2002 on the New Orleans based indie label Basin Street Records, Butler takes things even deeper with his latest outing on that label, "Homeland", released in April 2004. "This album is a real turning point," he said. "It was the first time that I’ve brought a blues and R&B band into the studio with me. On this record, I’m feeling closer to my roots." ...... .. .. .. .... ..
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..Henry Butler solo, duo, trio .. .. ..HENRY SITS IN WITH GOV'T MULE - "THE SKY IS CRYING" - JAZZ FEST 2008 .. .... .. ..HENRY BUTLER AND THE NEW ORLEANS SOCIAL CLUB - MOUNTAIN JAM - 2007.. .. .. .. .. .. ..Henry's Boogie- 12.8.04 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
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James Booker, Art Tatum, Professor Longhair, McCoy Tyner
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.. ..If you missed Henry's electrifying set at Jazzfest 2007, thanks to the miracle of modern technology, you have a second chance. The entire set, featuring Tony Hall on Bass, Vasti Jackson on guitar and Raymond Weber on drums is now available on CD. .. .... ...... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ...... ..

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Eight time nominee for the Blues Foundation "Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year" award (formerly the W. C. Handy Awards), Henry Butler knows no limitations. Although blinded by glaucoma since birth, Butler is also a world class photographer with his work displayed at exhibitions throughout the United States. Playing piano since the age of six, Butler is a master of musical diversity. Combining the percussive jazz piano playing of McCoy Tyner and the New Orleans style playing of Professor Longhair through his classically-trained wizardry, Butler continues to craft a sound uniquely his own. A rich amalgam of jazz, Caribbean, classical, pop, R&B and blues influences, his music is as excitingly eclectic as that of his New Orleans birthplace.

Mastering baritone horn, valve trombone and drums, in addition to the piano, at the Louisiana State School for the Blind in Baton Rouge, as a youngster, Butler began formal vocal training in the eleventh grade. He went on to sing German lieder, French and Italian art songs and operatic arias at Southern and Michigan State Universities, earning a Masters degree in vocal music. He has taught music workshops throughout the country and initiated a number of different educational projects, including a residential jazz camp at Missouri State School for the Blind and a program for blind and visually impaired students at the University of New Orleans.

Mentored by influential jazz clarinetist and Michigan University teacher Alvin Batiste, Butler was encouraged to explore Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and other Caribbean music. With Batiste’s help, he successfully applied for National Endowment for the Arts grants to study with keyboard players George Duke, then with Cannonball Adderly’s Quintet, and the late Sir Roland Hanna. He studied with Harold Mabern, pianist for the late Lee Morgan, for a summer and spent a long afternoon studying with Professor Longhair.

While his early albums were jazz trio recordings featuring such top-notch instrumentalists as Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins, on "Fivin’ Around" in 1986, and Ron Carter and Jack DeJohnette, on "The Village" two years later, Butler has increasingly turned to New Orleans music and the blues. His 1990 album, "Orleans Inspiration", recorded with Leo Nocentelli of the Meters, was followed by "Blues And More" in 1992. Although he briefly returned to jazz with "For All Seasons" in 1996, he’s remained immersed in a variety of genres since releasing "Blues After Sunset" in 1998.

Collaborating with Corey Harris on a duo album, "Vu-du Menz", in 2000, Butler spent the next three years touring with the Delta blues-influenced guitarist/vocalist. That fascination with the blues has continued to be reflected in his solo work. After releasing a power-packed, all electric, blues-rock, album, "The Game Has Just Begun", in 2002 on the New Orleans based indie label Basin Street Records, Butler takes things even deeper with his latest outing on that label, "Homeland", released in April 2004. "This album is a real turning point," he said. "It was the first time that I’ve brought a blues and R&B band into the studio with me. On this record, I’m feeling closer to my roots."

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Henry Butler solo, duo, trio

HENRY SITS IN WITH GOV'T MULE - "THE SKY IS CRYING" - JAZZ FEST 2008

HENRY BUTLER AND THE NEW ORLEANS SOCIAL CLUB - MOUNTAIN JAM - 2007

Henry's Boogie- 12.8.04

Influences:

James Booker, Art Tatum, Professor Longhair, McCoy Tyner

Sounds Like:

If you missed Henry's electrifying set at Jazzfest 2007, thanks to the miracle of modern technology, you have a second chance. The entire set, featuring Tony Hall on Bass, Vasti Jackson on guitar and Raymond Weber on drums is now available on CD.

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