Butch Ballard | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | George Edward Ballard |
| Born | December 26, 1918 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 2011 (aged 92) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1938–2011 |
| Formerly of | Count Basie Orchestra Duke Ellington |
George Edward "Butch" Ballard (December 26, 1918 – October 1, 2011)[1] was an American jazz drummer who played with Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington.