Booker Little

Booker Little Jr. (April 2, 1938 – October 5, 1961) was an American jazz trumpeter and composer. He appeared on many recordings in his short career, both as a sideman and as a leader. Little performed with Max Roach, John Coltrane, and Eric Dolphy and was strongly influenced by Sonny Rollins and Clifford Brown. He died aged 23.

Booker Little
Little in 1961
Background information
Birth nameBooker Little Jr.
Born(1938-04-02)April 2, 1938
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedOctober 5, 1961(1961-10-05) (aged 23)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz, hard bop, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)Trumpeter, composer
Instrument(s)Trumpet
Years active1956–1961
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