Emmett Berry


Emmett Berry 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.

Discography

With Buck ClaytonSongs for Swingers Cat Meets Chick One for Buck Copenhagen Concert
With Johnny HodgesMemories of Ellington Castle Rock Dance Bash In a Tender Mood The [Blues (Johnny Hodges album)|The Blues]
With Sammy PriceA Real Jam Session Sammy Price in Concert The Price Is Right Blues & Boogie
With Jimmy RushingListen to the Blues with Jimmy Rushing If This Ain't the Blues Little Jimmy Rushing and the Big Brass Copenhagen Concert
With others