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13 Sep 1908 — 30 Oct 1941
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Leon "Chu" Berry (September 13, 1908 – October 30, 1941) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.

Born 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. Though Berry based his style on that followed by Coleman Hawkins, the older man regarded Berry as his equal.

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Cab Calloway and His Orchestra
since 1937 till 1941 Saxophone
Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
since 1935 till 1937 lib/muslib/membership_type_36
Gene Krupa’s Swing Band
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Teddy Hill and His Orchestra
Unknown, lib/muslib/membership_type_36
Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra
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