Emmett Berry (July 23, 1915[1] – June 22, 1993)[2] was an American jazz trumpeter.[1]
Berry was born in Macon, Georgia, United States.[1] He began to study classical trumpet in Georgia, but by 18 had switched to jazz and moved to New York City.[1] He became a member of Fletcher Henderson's band and later replaced Roy Eldridge as soloist.[1] In the 1940s, he worked in Eldridge's Little Jazz Trumpet Ensemble.[1] He also played in Count Basie's band.[1] He is known as an accompanist for Billie Holiday, was in the photograph known as A Great Day in Harlem,[2] and the special The Sound of Jazz.
He died in Cleveland, Ohio on June 22, 1993.[2]