I have many fond memories of spending time with and around Butch Morris as well as his brother Wilbur, particularly in the early eighties when he conducted the David Murray Big Band. He was an innovative conductor and really nice guy. May he rest in peace.
John H. Armwood
Jazz Articles: Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, Bandleader and Conductor, Dies at 65 - By Jeff Tamarkin — Jazz Articles
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