Billy Butler

Billy Butler

g, 1925-1991 US, Philadelphia
Musician of R&B/Soul and Jazz
A.k.a. William Butler

Billy Butler (December 15, 1925 – March 20, 1991) was an American soul jazz guitarist born in Philadelphia.He played with The Harlemaires, Tommy Flanagan, tenor saxophonist Floyd "Candy" Johnson, Houston Person, organist Harry "Doc" Bagby, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy Smith, David "Fathead" Newman, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Bill Doggett, King Curtis, Sammy Price, William (Wild Bill) Davison, Dinah Washington, Panama Francis, Johnny Hodges, Norris Turney, Al Casey, Jackie Williams and others.

Instruments

Guitar
Bass guitar
Electric guitar
Acoustic guitar
Bass

Genres

R&B/Soul
Jazz
Blues
Pop
Electronic

Plays With

Bill Doggett Combo

Bill Doggett Quintet

Norris Turney Quintet

The Ernie Wilkins Orchestra

Charlie Brown

The Reggae Beat

Popular Tracks

Right Track - Single Version on Right Track - Best Of Okeh Northern Soul by Various Artists

Right Track on Right Track by Billy Butler

The Twang Thang on Legends Of Acid Jazz by Billy Butler

Can't Live Without Her on Right Track by Billy Butler

I'll Bet You on Brunswick Essentials by Billy Butler

(You Make Me Think ) You Ain't Ready - Rechanneled Stereo on Right Track by Billy Butler

Blow For The Crossing - Instrumental on Night Life by Billy Butler

Come Over To My Side on Brunswick Essentials by Billy Butler

The Soul Roll on Legends Of Acid Jazz by Billy Butler

I Can't Work No Longer on Right Track by Billy Butler

Track list and 30sec audio provided by

Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Night Life	Billy Butler	2001	Compil.
Billy Butler	Billy Butler	1998	Compil.
Don't Be That Way	Billy Butler	1976	Album
Guitar Odyssey	Billy Butler / Al Casey / Jackie Williams	1974	Album
400 Girls Ago	Billy Butler	1974	Single
Billy Butler Plays Via Galactica	Billy Butler	1973	Album
Night Life	Billy Butler	1971	Album
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow	Billy Butler	1970	Album
Guitar Soul!	Billy Butler	1969	Album
This Is Billy Butler!	Billy Butler	1969	Album

External Links

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Discogs

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