Lead saxophonists included Coleman Hawkins, Buster Bailey, Benny Carter and Chu Berry.

Christopher Columbus (Chu Berry, Andy Razaf)

Chu Berry was one of many notable musicians Mr. Calloway hired.

Although it has been stated in some publications that Chu Berry joined Count Basie's orchestra, this is erroneous.

While Berry was in various bands, 4 sessions were organized with Chu Berry as leader:

Firstly, C.G.Conn never used the term "Chu Berry" to refer to any of their saxophones.

In the late 1930s he played with Wingy Manone, Joe Marsala, Eddie Condon, and Chu Berry.

Mildred Bailey recorded the song on January 10, 1938 with a mixed group featuring Chu Berry doing a nice tenor sax solo.

Chu Berry named Freddy Martin his favorite saxophonist.

Chu Berry (1949)