Erskine Butterfield
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Pianists · 1913–1961

Erskine Butterfield

American musician (1913–1961)

Born
9 February 1913
Syracuse
Died
11 July 1961
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Decca

Biography

Erskine Butterfield was a jazz musician who played piano. Erskine Butterfield was born on 9 February 1913 in Syracuse and died on 11 July 1961 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Decca.

Erskine Butterfield (February 9, 1913 – July 11, 1961) was an American pianist, singer, bandleader and composer, active in the 1930s to the 1950s, and best known for his boogie-woogie and swing piano style. Butterfield was credited with "helping to invent the style of 'cocktail piano'".

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Historic 78 rpm records

  • ANYTHING ERSKINE BUTTERFIELD QUARTET · Erskine Butterfield · Harold Baker ·… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • If It's Love You Want Erskine Butterfield · Robins · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • Is You Too Lazy Erskine Butterfield · Homer · Stoner · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • Lighthouse Erskine Butterfield · 1950 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Erskine Butterfield play?

Erskine Butterfield is known for playing piano.

When and where was Erskine Butterfield born?

Erskine Butterfield was born 9 February 1913 in Syracuse.

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