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Booker Little

American jazz musician (1938–1961)

  • Fame50.9
  • Momentum2.2
  • Wikipedia2.5K
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Lived 1938–1961, aged 23United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    15 languages
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  • Era
    1938–1961
    Aged 23
  • Known for
    The Saphead
    1920
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Updated 2026-06-12

Booker Little Jr. 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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50.9
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Momentum2.2
Historical15.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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