Henry Butler

Henry Butler & Steven Bernstein – Viper’s Drag (2014/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 51:44 minutes | 577 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Impulse!

Living legend of the classic New Orleans piano tradition Henry Butler and prolific arranger and composer Steven Bernstein join forces on “Viper’s Drag”, leading the Hot 9 in a timeless romp through NOLA jazz with tunes by Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and originals from Butler. Bernstein’s unique arranging style shimmers on this record, bringing a contemporary approach to these historic jazz pieces and linking the past with the present—a gentle reminder that jazz is alive and kicking.

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