Chu 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.
Chu Berry | |
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| Birth name | Leon Brown Berry |
| Born | September 13, 1908 Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 1941 (aged 33) Conneaut, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, swing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone |
| Years active | 1930s |
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.
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