Butch Miles

Butch Miles
Background information
Born
Charles J. Thornton Jr.

(1944-07-04)July 4, 1944
Ironton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 2023(2023-02-02) (aged 78)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1962–2023
LabelsFamous Door, Nagel Heyer
Websitebutchmiles.com

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.

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