Trumpeter Booker Little records Out Front with Max Roach and Eric Dolphy in 1961 #shorts #injazz

Booker Little was a talented jazz trumpeter who was born on April 2, 1938, in Memphis, Tennessee. He began playing the trumpet at an early age and quickly developed a reputation as a gifted musician.

In 1961, Little recorded his debut album as a leader, "Out Front," with drummer Max Roach and a stellar ensemble of musicians that included Eric Dolphy on alto saxophone and flute, George Coleman on tenor saxophone, Ray Draper on tuba, and Art Davis on bass.

The album is considered a classic of the hard bop genre, with Little's fiery, inventive trumpet playing at the forefront of the music. The title track, "Out Front," features a memorable trumpet solo by Little, while other standout tracks include "We Speak," "The Quiet Temple," and "Milestones."

Tragically, Little's career was cut short when he died at the young age of 23 later that year. Nevertheless, his innovative approach to the trumpet and his contributions to the hard bop movement continue to inspire musicians to this day.