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Chu BerryChu Berry Chu Berry American jazz saxophonist (1908–1941) For the organist, see Leon Berry. Leon Brown "Chu" Berry (September 13, 1908 – October 30, 1941)[1] 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. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Chu Berry Background information Born Leon Brown Berry (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 Musician Instrument Tenor saxophone Years active 1930s Formerly of Cab Calloway, Fletcher Henderson Close According to music critic Gary Giddins, musicians called him "Chu" either because he chewed on the mouthpiece of his saxophone or… (Source: Wikipedia)
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