Henry Butler (born c. 1950) is an AmericanJazzpianist. Jazz master Louis Armstrong remains one of the most loved and best known of all jazz musicians. ... A pianist is a person who plays the piano. ...
Butler is a local legend in New Orleans, but rarely tours other parts of the country; most any time of the year, he can be found playing in one of New Orleans' famous nightspots.
Butler's playing also reflects influences like gospel and classic R&B. Butler was born in New Orleans and first began playing piano at a neighbor's house when he was six.
When Butler was listening to Jimi Hendrix and Chicago, Batiste advised him to begin studying the music of John Coltrane and Charlie Parker, which enabled Butler to develop the great improvisational abilities he demonstrates in his performances today.
Butler distinguished himself as president of Columbia University from 1902 to 1945 and as president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 1925 to 1945.
Butler was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to manufacturer HenryButler and Mary Murray Butler.
Butler was also instrumental in persuading Andrew Carnegie to establish the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace with a gift of $10,000,000, where he served as head of international education and communication, founded the European branch of the Endowment headquartered in Paris, and held the presidency of the parent Endowment for twenty years.
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