Chu Berry, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Chu Berry

American musician

Date of Birth: 13-Sep-1908

Place of Birth: Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 30-Oct-1941

Profession: composer, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Leon Brown "Chu" Berry (September 13, 1908 – October 30, 1941) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist during the 1930s. According to music critic Gary Giddins, musicians called him "Chu" because he chewed on the mouthpiece of his saxophone or because he had a Fu Manchu mustache.