A rich amalgam of jazz, Caribbean, classical, pop, blues, and R&B, Henry Butler’s music is as excitingly eclectic as that of his New Orleans birthplace. Blinded by glaucoma at birth, he has been playing the piano since he was six years old, and arranging, composing, and performing professionally since he was twelve. Considered the premier exponent of the great New Orleans jazz and blues piano tradition, don't miss Henry Butler and the Jimbalaya Band from May 16th to 20th at Bird's Basement. | Bi

Happy Mardi Gras 💜💚💛 While George often described his primary style as "Rural Folk Piano," his heart and his left hand were deeply rooted in the sounds of New Orleans. He spent decades studying and playing the complex, driving R&B styles of local legends like Professor Longhair, James Booker, and Henry Butler. To celebrate today, here is the visualizer for "Dance Home." This track is featured on his album Beloved: A Celebration of Professor Longhair. The entire record is a full-circle tribute