Berry, Leon b. September 13, 1908 d. October 31, 1941 Jazz Musician, better known as "Chu" Barry. A saxophonist, had his life not been prematurely shortened, many jazz aficionados suggest that he might have become the most significant jazz saxophonists of the 20th century. Among the major groups with which he played were the bands of Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway. He was named to "Metronome" magazines All-Star Bands of 1937 and 1938 that included Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey, Harry James, Jack Teagarden...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) Mount Zion Cemetery, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
b. September 13, 1908 d. October 31, 1941