(1938-04-02)April 2, 1938 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died
October 5, 1961(1961-10-05) (aged 23) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Jazz, hard bop, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)
Trumpeter, composer
Instrument(s)
Trumpet
Years active
1956–1961
Musical artist
Booker Little Jr. (April 2, 1938 – October 5, 1961)[1] 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.[2]
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