JOHNNY BUTLER
Genres: RnB, Nu Jazz, Jazz Related Improv, Composition, Jazz Related Electronica, Hip-Hop • United States

Originally born in Seattle, WA to a musical family, Johnny Butler began his explorations into music at a very young age, spending countless hours playing the saxophone and composing on the piano. He started his first band in middle school and began playing around the Seattle scene, sneaking into bars and venues across the city, playing with rock bands, jazz groups, and hip-hop projects. During his time in high school, Johnny played with Michael Shrieve (Santana), Reggie Watts, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis, Skerik, and Cedar Walton, won numerous awards and praise, and toured America, China, and Europe. After high school, Johnny went to the Oberlin Conservatory of Music to study jazz and classical composition, and was selected to play in the nationally touring Oberlin Jazz Septet. Over the years, Johnny has performed, written, and recorded with many of his musical heroes in a wide range of styles including writing and recording read more...