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    Billy Butler

    Soul jazz guitarist


    NOTE: Not to be confused with Jerry Butler's brother Billy Butler, soul singer, songwriter, and also a guitarist

    Born on 15.12.1925 in Philadelphia, PA
    Died on 20.03.1991 in Teaneck, NJ
    Co-wrote, with Bill Doggett, the 1956 hit "Honky Tonk".
    Primarily a session musician, played on many Prestige and Atlantic dates in 1960s and 70s.
    Frequently worked alongside Bernard Purdie, Jerry Jemmott, Cornell Dupree, Eric Gale, and Chuck Rainey.

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