Henry Butler

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Henry Butler (born ca. 1950) is an American jazz pianist.

Butler was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is still based there. He is known for his prodigious technique and his ability to play in many styles of music. Referred to by Dr. John as "the pride of New Orleans", Henry Butler is his generation's representative in the Crescent City's unique lineage of piano legends such as Professor Longhair.

Butler has recorded for several record labels, including Impulse Records, Windham Hill, and Basin Street Records.

Blinded by glaucoma since birth has not stopped him from pursuing photography as a hobby; some of his photos have been shown in galleries in New Orleans.