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Anonymous
8 years ago

I met Dr Butler via a radio show he was on. I was a young actress and vocalist in LA from Chicago. I called the station after the show and left my number for him to call. He actually called! I told him my love for jazz and that i headed stated to study music. He wanted me to fitnah school then do music. He gave me his number and said I could call him in New York collection. Every time i called he always took my calls from his secretary. I Only edited i had stood up for itself more and asked for music mentorship. I did not know he was as big as he was. But that he was genuine and kind. He always encourage me to keep going. May he rest in peace. God bless you Dr George Butler. Mikaeli King

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Elizabeth Spratt
13 years ago

Dr, George, It was no secret that we all loved you at Columbia. And those who didnt, well were just jealous. I thought of you so often since we both left in 95 but never once did I think you passed away. How sad for me tonight to find out. I guess I wanted to believe you'd live forever. For the record, even though you made me angry plenty, I had the time of my life. You were the most important figure in my life next to my own Dad. You taught me how to ignore the unimportant and focus on the now. You really were the second strongest man I knew - and certainly the smartest and best dressed. Boy did we laugh at everyone! I reall wished I could have said good bye to you, but we'll see eachother again. I'm sure of it... Elizabeth Spratt

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Kathy saunders
14 years ago

I was George's Secretary for about 5 years in the early 80's when he first came to Columbia records. He was such a charming, sweet and kind man. I'll never forget how he hired me on the spot. I was a legal secretary and had no background in the music industry but was perfect for what George wanted. We worked well together. He introduced me to his numerous Jazz greats and I always enjoyed his enthusiasm towards the artists and their music. Never a harsh work to me or anyone else. He broke my heart to know he had alzhemiers and died late last year. God bless you my Prince and may your rest in peace. Signed your Secretary, Kathy.

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Bobbi Humphrey
15 years ago

For the rest of my life I will be eternally grateful to Dr. George Butler for giving me an opportunity to start my recording career in Jazz. I came from Texas in the summer of '71 with my flute, four hundred dollars, and my faith. George, after hearing my tape left with his assistant Carol Campbell, called and asked,"Is that really you playing, and do you want to make a record? From that day on, my life was given the best gift of any artist, the platform to create and be heard. I will forever miss his

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Bobbi Humphrey
15 years ago

For the rest of my life I will be eternally grateful to Dr. George Butler for giving me an opportunity to start my recording career in Jazz. I came from Texas in the summer of '71 with my flute, four hundred dollars, and my faith. George, after hearing my tape left with his assistant Carol Campbell, called and asked,"Is that really you playing, and do you want to make a record? From that day on, my life was given the best gift of any artist, the platform to create and be heard. I will forever miss his stories and long phone call that we shared after he moved to the West Coast. In latter years the talks were infrequent because of his illness, but the love and respect for his vision in Jazz always remained in my heart for him. His song goes on! Love and respect, Bobbi Humphrey

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jazz005
15 years ago

In addition to your work you were a great father...you're in a far better place. God bless you!!

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jazz005
15 years ago

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