Butch Warren
August 9, 1939 – October 5, 2013
Instrument | bass |
Birthplace | Washington, D.C. |
Available Leadsheets
- Feelin's Good - Hank Mobley Swing (groove - medium)
- La Mesha - Kenny Dorham Ballad
- Sao Paulo - Kenny Dorham Latin (Funky)
Butch Warren's discography speaks for itself, ranging from recordings with Herbie Hancock, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson and Donald Byrd, to name but a few. His began playing professionally at the age of 14 in his native Washington, D.C. with his father, Edward Warren. After becoming one of the most in-demand bassists in D.C., Warren moved to New York City in 1958 to where he quickly became recognized by Jackie McLean, Kenny Dorham and a long list of other contemporary musicians and producers.