Butch Miles
American jazz drummer (1944–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles J. Thornton, Jr. (July 4, 1944 – February 2, 2023[1]), known professionally as Butch Miles, was an American jazz drummer. He played with the Count Basie Orchestra, Dave Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, and Tony Bennett.[2]
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Birth name | Charles J. Thornton Jr. |
Born | (1944-07-04)July 4, 1944 Ironton, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 2023(2023-02-02) (aged 78) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 1962–2023 |
Labels | Famous Door, Nagel Heyer |
Website | butchmiles |
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