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Saxophonist Johnny Butler Releases Video for “Burgundy”

September 4, 2018 By Anthony Dean-Harris

Saxophonist Johnny Butler has never been one bereft of creative ideas. That's certainly apparent through his album HyperViolet which released last year. To keep the momentum going (and to call attention to his upcoming show at the Brooklyn Bowl on the 16th), he's just released a new music video for the song "Burgundy" directed by Jake Remington and featuring clowns beautifully … [Read more...]

Johnny Butler – “Crossing the River” (feat. Kassa Overall) (Video)

May 4, 2018 By Anthony Dean-Harris

Saxophonist Johnny Butler has always had a diversity of influences in his music. It's worth noting, though, that one of those influences is the drummer/rapper/producer Kassa Overall. They all come together for the video for "Crossing the River" of Butler's latest album, HyperViolet, with his group The Epic Fail. It's got jazz, hip hop, interpretive dance, and a hypnotic quality … [Read more...]

Johnny Butler Live at Piano’s (Download)

July 9, 2015 By Anthony Dean-Harris

Last month, saxophonist Johnny Butler played a set at NYC's Piano's alongside trombonist Ryan Snow, bassist Aidan Carroll, and drummer Jason Nazary. They recorded a good ten minutes of their spacey, grooving set and shared it with us all for download. Check it out after the jump. Recorded live at Pianos, June 5, 2015 featuring Ryan Snow - trombone Aidan Carroll - … [Read more...]

Johnny Butler & Kassa Overall Play Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out” (Video)

January 22, 2015 By Anthony Dean-Harris

Saxophonist Johnny Butler and drummer Kassa Overall have a good working rapport going. As a duo, they make explosive, jamming music that inhabits the chewy center in the crossing Venn diagram of hip hop, jazz, and electronic music. Last year, Butler's Raise It Up EP was a cool little surprise, and they're back again with a super glitchy video of the pair performing Billy Joel's … [Read more...]

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