A beloved member of the Count Basie Orchestra family, Butch Miles, passed away. Let’s see How did Butch Miles die and Butch Miles Cause of death in detail.
How did Butch Miles die?
Butch Miles, a beloved member of the Count Basie Orchestra, passed away early morning. He was 78.
The Count Basie Orchestra Director Scotty Barnhart shared the devastating news on Facebook.
It read,
“The Count Basie Orchestra family is sad to announce the passing today of Butch Miles (1944-2023). He was loved and admired all over the world and he will truly be missed.Please keep his dear wife Linda Benjamin-Miles in your thoughts as she deals with this sudden loss of her husband.RIP, brother Butch.
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Texas State University wrote a heart touching note,
“It fills us with sadness to learn of the death of the great Butch Miles. He had a resume a mile long, and was one of the world’s most swingin’ drummers, but he was also a wonderful teacher, colleague, and human being. His influence on Texas State will always be appreciated, his time here helped the program immensely. Rest in peace, Butch.”
Butch Miles Cause of death
We’re sorry to have to inform you that Butch Miles has passed away.
Butch Miles was regarded as having a friendly personality. Many people must be curious to know the Butch Miles cause of death in light of the recent news.
The precise Butch Miles cause of death hasn’t been revealed, yet, Miles was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in March 2014, a condition that can only be treated through a lung transplant. He underwent a lung transplant and underwent rehabilitation.
As soon as we find out more information, we’ll update this story.
Who was Butch Miles?
Butch Miles was an American jazz drummer. Miles began playing the snare drum at the age of nine and studied music at West Virginia State University. He cites Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, and Jo Jones as his favorite drummers (1962–1966). He joined the Iris Bell Trio on tour after getting his degree. He played the drums for Mel Torme for three and a half years, and when Count Basie needed a drummer, Torme and Buddy Rich suggested Miles to Basie. From 1975 to 1979, Miles played with the Count Basie Orchestra. From 1997 to 2007, he made a ten-year return.
From Count Basie’s autobiography (published in 1985):
“Butch came to us from Mel Torme’s outfit. He was a real crowd pleaser, like Buddy Rich and Sonny Payne, and he picked up on things very nicely, and he was also interested in sticking around for a while, which he did, for about four years.”
In the 1980s and 1990s, Miles served as the band’s leader. He has given performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival. He is a member of the 2011 class of honorees in the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. He is no longer employed with Texas State University-San Marcos’ School of Music.
Tributes to Butch Miles
Many people expressed their profound sympathies to his family and expressed how much they loved him. The news of this occurrence has upset his supporters and fans.
| Jazz Musician Douglas Lawrence wrote, “My heart is broken |
| Austin Baker wrote, “Mentor. Teacher. Friend. LEGEND. I am heartbroken to hear that my former drum professor, the one and only Butch Miles has passed away. He was the main reason I decided to study at Texas State University, and I am forever grateful for the knowledge and wisdom he imparted onto me. Not only about drums, but about life. He lived an amazing one to say the least, playing drums for all the greats including the Count Basie Band, Frank Sinatra, Dave Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald, and many more. That man pushed me harder than anyone to dig deep and discover my innate talents as a musician. I’ll never forget sitting next to him on the drums week after week, and hearing all of his incredible stories. May your legacy live on through your students, and all the lives you have changed for the better. RIP Maestro, and keep on Swingin’” |
| Musician Jon-Erik Kelso wrote, “I feel blessed to have known and played with the great drummer, Butch Miles. He was a real swinging player from way back. Condolences to all who knew him. Damn.” |
One of the worst things anyone can go through in life is losing a loved one. Any journey must have a destination at the end. The person’s time on earth has regrettably come to an end now that they have died.
We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends. May he rest in peace.
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To my absolute shame, I found Butch virtually on the day he died.
I found him first with Count Basie early February this year (2023) and since that day where I was so impressed with his playing, for me, no other drummer has close to his skill, enthusiasm, sound and personality. How I regret not meeting him. Today is the 19th of February nad I’m writing this with tears in my eyes. What a player he was, thank goodness for recordings. My deep felt condolences are sent to his family from my family.
Keep flammin’ Butch……….
To my absolute shame, I found Butch virtually on the day he died.
I found him first with Count Basie early February this year (2023) and since that day where I was so impressed with his playing, for me, no other drummer has come close to his skill, enthusiasm, sound and personality. How I regret not meeting him. Today is the 19th of February nad I’m writing this with tears in my eyes. What a player he was, thank goodness for recordings. My deep felt condolences are sent to his family from my family.
Keep flammin’ Butch……….
To my absolute shame, I found Butch virtually on the day he died.
I found him first with Count Basie early February this year (2023) and since that day where I was so impressed with his playing, for me, no other drummer has come close to his skill, enthusiasm, sound and personality. How I regret not meeting him. Today is the 19th of February and I’m writing this with tears in my eyes. What a player he was, thank goodness for recordings. My deep felt condolences are sent to his family from my family.
Keep flammin’ Butch……….