''This Is Billy Butler!'' is the debut album by guitarist Billy Butler which was recorded in 1968 and released by

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.Prestige Records discography
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Reception

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awarded the album 4 stars stating "It took the Philadelphian 43 years to record as a leader, and this excellent LP proved that he was certainly up to the task".Henderson, A
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Track listing

Personnel

* Billy Butler – guitar, bass guitar *

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– tenor saxophone * Ernie Hayes – piano, organ *

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– bass guitar *

Rudy Collins Rudy Collins (July 24, 1934 – August 15, 1988) was an American jazz drummer born in New York City. Collins played trombone in high school and started on drums at that time as well. He studied with Sam Ulano during 1953–57 and began gigging ...

– drums

References

{{Authority control Billy Butler (guitarist) albums 1969 debut albums Prestige Records albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Albums produced by Bob Porter (record producer)