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Charles J. Thornton, Jr. (July 4, 1944 – February 2, 2023), 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.
Feb 3, 2023 · Drummer-bandleader Butch Miles, known for his tenure in the Count Basie Orchestra, has died. Read about his career, influences, and tributes from Modern Drummer magazine.
The digital home for world renowned jazz drummer Butch Miles. There are two driving principles in my drumming. The first came from my teacher Mr. Frank Thompson who told me, “Always let the band know where ‘1’ is.”
Learn about the life and career of Butch Miles, a versatile and accomplished jazz drummer who has performed with legends like Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Discover his achievements, awards, recordings, clinics and more on his official website.
Feb 2, 2023 · In 1976, Butch played a royal Command Performance for Her Majesty the Queen of England which was televised throughout all of Europe. Miles has recorded over 100 albums and has been on three (3) Grammy winning albums along with being nominated numerous times for the European equivalent of the Grammy.
Feb 9, 2023 · Jazz drummer Charles "Butch" Miles, who played with Count Basie Orchestra and many other musical legends, died in February 2023. He was a Ludwig artist, a Grammy nominee, and a West Virginia Hall of Fame inductee.
Mar 4, 1995 · Drummer Butch Miles talks about the challenges and rewards of playing with iconic jazz musicians including Count Basie, Joe Williams, and Dave Brubeck.
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