Chu Berry Net Worth

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Chu Berry was a highly influential Saxophonist who had a short but successful career. He was born in 1908 and attended West Virginia State College. His net worth is estimated to be around $19 Million, making him one of the wealthiest musicians of his time. He was a session player, big band saxophonist, and recorded musician, and his influence is still felt today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	September 13, 1908
Birth Place	West Virginia
Age	112 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Virgo

💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)

About

Saxophonist with a short but influential career as a session player, big band saxophonist, and recorded musician. He was also a student at West Virginia State College.

Before Fame

He started playing alto saxophone with local bands but switched to tenor sax after watching Coleman Hawkins perform.

Trivia

His career was cut short when he was in a car crash that fractured his skull; he passed away in Brown Memorial Hospital from his injuries at the age of thirty-three.

Family Life

He was survived by his wife Geraldine.

Associated With

Berry was admired by Jack Kerouac. The writer references him in his novel The Subterraneans.

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