Leon "Chu" Berry

Leon "Chu" Berry (1908 - 1941) was an American jazz saxophonist born on September 13, 1908 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He is perhaps best known for his tenor saxophone work with Cab Calloway's Cotton Club Orchestra. Prior to joining Calloway's orchestra, Berry worked with Sammy Stewart, Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, and Fletcher Henderson.

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American - Jazz - Saxophonist - September 13 - 1908 - Wheeling, West Virginia - Tenor saxophone - Cab Calloway - Cotton Club Orchestra - Sammy Stewart - Benny Carter - Teddy Hill - Fletcher Henderson

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Berry died on October 30, 1941 in Conneaut, Ohio following an automobile accident.

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October 30 - 1941 - Conneaut, Ohio - Automobile accident

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"Chu Berry" is also the unofficial name of a series of saxophones produced by the C.G. Conn company during the 1920s. Berry played a tenor model that was built during this era, though saxophone collectors often use "Chu Berry" in reference to alto, soprano, and baritone models of the same vintage.

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C.G. Conn - 1920s - Alto - Soprano - Baritone

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