Charles William Butterfield, born on January 14, 1917 in Middletown, Ohio, was
an American jazz bandleader, trumpeter, flugelhornist, and cornetist. He gained
attention playing with Bob Crosby from 1937 to 1940 and performed a notable
trumpet solo on "What's New?". Butterfield also collaborated with Artie Shaw,
Les Brown, and Benny Goodman. In 1940, he performed a memorable trumpet solo on
"Star Dust" with Artie Shaw's orchestra. During his service in the U.S. armed
forces from 1943 to 1947, he led his own orchestra. Notable recordings include
"Moonlight In Vermont" (1956) and co...