Chu Berry
American jazz saxophonist (1908–1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the organist, see Leon Berry.
Leon Brown "Chu" Berry (September 13, 1908 – October 30, 1941) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist during the 1930s. He is perhaps best known for his time as a member of singer Cab Calloway's big band.
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Birth name | Leon Brown Berry |
Born | (1908-09-13)September 13, 1908 Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 30, 1941(1941-10-30) (aged 33) Conneaut, Ohio, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, swing |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone |
Years active | 1930s |
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According to music critic Gary Giddins, musicians called him "Chu" either because he chewed on the mouthpiece of his saxophone or because he had a Fu Manchu mustache.[1]