Emmett Berry

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.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 23, 1915 (Macon), Died June 22, 1993 (Cleveland)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 35 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-066792	10-in.	10/16/1941	Sunday	Benny Carter Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-066793	10-in.	10/16/1941	Ill wind (you're blowin' me no good)	Benny Carter Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-066794	10-in.	10/16/1941	Back Bay boogie	Benny Carter Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-066795	10-in.	10/16/1941	[Unknown title(s)]	Benny Carter Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	D7VB-0402	10-in.	1/3/1947	Bill's mill	Count Basie Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	D7VB-0886	10-in.	5/20/1947	Swingin' the blues	Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm	Jazz octet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	D7VB-0887	10-in.	5/20/1947	St. Louis boogie	Count Basie ; Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm	Jazz octet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	D7VB-0888	10-in.	5/20/1947	Basie's basement	Count Basie ; Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm	Jazz octet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	D7VB-0889	10-in.	5/20/1947	Backstage at Stuff's	Count Basie ; Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm	Jazz octet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	D7VB-0890	10-in.	5/21/1947	My buddy	Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm	Jazz nonet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	D7VB-0893	10-in.	5/21/1947	I never knew (I could love anybody like I'm loving you)	Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm	Jazz nonet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	D7VB-0894	10-in.	5/21/1947	Sugar	Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm	Jazz nonet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Columbia	31002	10-in.	8/07/1941	Jim	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Columbia	31003	10-in.	8/07/1941	I cover the waterfront	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Columbia	31004	10-in.	8/07/1941	Love me or leave me	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Columbia	31005	10-in.	8/07/1941	Gloomy Sunday	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Columbia	32405	10-in.	2/10/1942	Wherever you are	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Columbia	32406	10-in.	2/10/1942	Mandy is two	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Columbia	32407	10-in.	2/10/1942	It's a sin to tell a lie	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Columbia	32408	10-in.	2/10/1942	Until the real thing comes along	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Atlantic	1608	10-in.	7/14/1955	Play if fair	LaVern Baker ; Gliders (Musical group)		instrumentalist, trumpet
Atlantic	1610	10-in.	7/14/1955	Lucky old sun	LaVern Baker ; Gliders (Musical group)		instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	70029	10-in.	12/10/1941	Why don't you love me any more?	Ruby Smith		instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	70030	10-in.	12/10/1941	Harlem gin blues	Ruby Smith		instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	70031	10-in.	12/10/1941	My name is Jim	Jack Meredith		instrumentalist, trumpet

(Results 1-25 of 35 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Berry, Emmett," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/304136.

Berry, Emmett. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/304136.

"Berry, Emmett." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.