Trumpeters · 1938–1961

Booker Little

American jazz musician (1938–1961)

Born: 2 April 1938
Memphis
Died: 5 October 1961
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1956–
Record labels: Candid Records
Discography: 3 albums

Biography

Booker Little was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Booker Little was born on 2 April 1938 in Memphis and died on 5 October 1961 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Candid Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Booker Little” (1960) to “Booker Little and Friend” (1962).

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.

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