Butch Thompson

Richard Enos Thompson, universally known as "Butch Thompson" (November 28, 1943 – August 14, 2022) was an American jazz pianist and clarinetist. He was best known for his ragtime and stride works. From 1974 to 1986, he appeared on the radio show "A Prairie Home Companion". From the 1960s until 2021, he led the Butch Thompson Trio.
Thompson died on August 14, 2022 in Saint Paul, Minnesota at the age of 78.