- Born
- 5 March 1928
Parmele - Died
- 4 May 1987
Amsterdam - Country
- United States
Biography
Wilbur Little was a jazz musician who played double bass and bass instrument. Wilbur Little was born on 5 March 1928 in Parmele and died on 4 May 1987 in Amsterdam. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Wilbur "Doc" Little (March 5, 1928 – May 4, 1987) was an American jazz bassist known for playing hard bop and post-bop. Little originally played piano, but switched to double bass after serving in the military. In 1949 he moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked with "Sir" Charles Thompson, among others. After that, he was in J. J. Johnson's quintet from 1955 to 1958. He was the bassist on pianist Tommy Flanagan's first studio album, recorded when he and Flanagan were touring in Europe as members of Johnson's band. Little moved to the Netherlands in 1977 and lived there for the rest of his life.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Wilbur Little play?
Wilbur Little is known for playing double bass and bass instrument.
When and where was Wilbur Little born?
Wilbur Little was born 5 March 1928 in Parmele.
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