Drummers · 1944–2023

Butch Miles

American jazz drummer (1944–2023)

Born: 4 July 1944
Ironton
Died: 2 February 2023
Austin
Country: United States
Active: 1962–2023

Biography

Butch Miles was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Butch Miles was born on 4 July 1944 in Ironton and died on 2 February 2023 in Austin. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music.

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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Also plays on

Albums where Butch Miles is credited as a sideman

1982	A Classy Pair — Ella Fitzgerald & The Count Basie Orchestra	drums (drum set), membranophone
1989	Four Symphonic Works by Duke Ellington — Duke Ellington	drums (drum set)