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Emmett Berry

From: Macon, United States
Active: 1915–1993
Releases: 6

bebop
jazz
swing

About

Emmett Berry (July 23, 1915 – June 22, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter.

Berry was born in Macon, Georgia, United States. He began to study classical trumpet in Georgia, but by 18 had switched to jazz and moved to New York City. He became a member of Fletcher Henderson's band and later replaced Roy Eldridge as soloist. In the 1940s, he worked in Eldridge's Little Jazz Trumpet Ensemble. He also played in Count Basie's band. He is known as an accompanist for Billie Holiday, was in the photograph known as A Great Day in Harlem, and the special The Sound of Jazz.
He died in Cleveland, Ohio on June 22, 1993.

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