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Butch Miles

American jazz drummer (1944-2023) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 78

Charles J. Thornton, Jr., 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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Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1944 to 2023 · aged 78

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