Chu Berry – A Long Forgotten Tenorist .
Besides being a star soloist in the orchestra of Cab Calloway, tenor saxophone player Chu Berry was also an esteemed guest at numerous jam sessions and studio groups.
Since he died at a very young age in a car crash, the number of records under his own name remains limited. In this episode a selection of the musical heritage from this talented musician.
Gene Krupa’s Swingband
Lil Hardin and her Swing Orchestra
Chu Berry’s Stompy Stevedores
Chu Berry’s Jazz Ensemble
