Arthur Edward Booth Jr. (February 12, 1948 – July 11, 2021) was an American jazzbassist.[1] His professional name was Juini Booth, though his nickname has been spelled Jiunie, Junie, Joony, Jooney, Joonie, Juni, Juney, and Junius, over the course of his career.[2][3]
Career
Born in Buffalo, New York, Booth began playing piano at about age eight and switched to cello and then bass at 12.[1][4] His nickname originated from his older sister's inability to pronounce "Junior" as a child. Both of Booth's parents died in 1961 when he was 13 years old.[4] While at East High School, Booth was a member of string class and played bass in bands. Later he played in the orchestra at Lafayette High School.[1]