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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. 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. == Early life == Berry was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to father Brown Berry... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Chu Berry first charted in 1936 with Christopher Columbus.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.