Butch Morris

Lawrence D. "Butch" Morris (b. Long Beach, California, February 10, 1947 - Died. January 29, 2013) was an American jazz cornetist, composer and conductor. Morris came to attention with saxophonist David Murray's groups in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Morris's brother, bassist Wilber Morris sometimes performed and recorded with Murray during this period. Morris has gained more notice and acclaim directing various ensembles in what he calls Conduction