Booker Little

Booker Little Booker Little American jazz trumpeter and composer (1938–61) 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] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Booker Little Little in 1961 Background information Birth name Booker Little Jr. Born (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 Trumpet Years active 1956–1961…

GENRES: Jazz, Trumpet