A diverse and talented musician, Jimmy Butler was born with musical roots and a natural ear.
       In childhood he displayed an innate sense of rhythm and desire for experimentation with instrumental range.
     Moving from Philadelphia to Oklahoma City as a teen, he began his varied musical career as a bass player with "Lance and the Long-riders," but soon discovered his love of the keyboard and the range of musical styles it affords.
     A full time musician since 1982, Jimmy has enjoyed the ride. He comments "I have been thankful for the opportunity to work with other musicians and the team effort it takes to keep a band's performance up to professional level." He looks back with satisfaction and appreciation of the continuous learning process that goes along with expanding musical horizons.
     As a member of various Oklahoma City bands, including Double Take, Rebel Lee and Southbound, David Sugg and Cross Country, Hal Brooks and Borderline, Sailor and others, Jimmy B. has performed a wide range of styles, from country to rock to blues to r&b in just as diverse a range of venues; from nightclubs to honky-tonks to country clubs.
      His versatility, sensitive ear and professionalism landed him studio work in OKC, including a stint at Palladium Music, and has made him a valued studio musician since his move to Nashville.
      The move to "Music City", (urged on by his uncle-songwriter Tirk Wilder) turned out to be a happy decision. "It is great to be in a place where others understand my passion and commitment to music as a way of life" he said in a recent interview. Since arriving in Nashville, Jimmy has honed his digital studio skills and enjoyed working with songwriters producing their demo's, with the same care and sensitivity that he puts into his own work. His live gigs  out of the Nashville area have included playing with the B.B. King All  Stars,  the Wooten Brother's Friends, Joey Richey,  Larry LaDonn and a tour date with David Lee Murphy. He is currently winding up summer touring dates with Bryan White.
     Although Jimmy is currently working on some of his own music projects (most recently a smooth jazz project inspired by the natural world and an upbeat "honky-tonk updated") he still makes time for his passion of performing, enjoys session work and is available for songwriter demo production services.

Contact Jimmy Butler:
 email   jimmyonkeys at yahoo dot com
 (615) 485-3072 (cell)