Butch Miles | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles J. Thornton Jr. |
| Born | July 4, 1944 Ironton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 2023 (aged 78) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1962–2023 |
| Labels | Famous Door, Nagel Heyer |
| Website | butchmiles |
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]
- ^ Feather, Leonard; Gitler, Ira (2007) [1999]. The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz. New York City, New York: Oxford University Press. p. 463. ISBN 978-0-19-532000-8.
- ^ "Butch Miles - Jazz Drums". Archived from the original on 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2008-01-19.