German pianist Bernd Lhotzky specializes in stride piano, ragtime, and swing styles—the lineage of European jazz piano reaching back through the decades. 'Black Butterfly' celebrates these traditions, performed with the technical brilliance and rhythmic drive they demand. Lhotzky's playing is both historically grounded and energetic, capturing the joy and sophistication of early swing and stride piano. The trio setting lets his playing take center stage. If you love piano-driven jazz with roots in pre-bebop traditions, this record reminds you why these styles never go out of fashion.