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.

Discography

With Buck Clayton

With Johnny Hodges

With Sammy Price

  • A Real Jam Session (Jazz Selection, 1956)
  • Sammy Price in Concert (Jazztone, 1956)
  • The Price Is Right (Jazztone, 1957)
  • Blues & Boogie (Vogue, 1981)

With Jimmy Rushing

  • Listen to the Blues with Jimmy Rushing (Vanguard, 1956)
  • If This Ain't the Blues (Vanguard, 1958)
  • Little Jimmy Rushing and the Big Brass (Columbia, 1958)
  • Copenhagen Concert (SteepleChase, 1979)

With others

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