Gregory Herbert

Gregory Herbert (May 19, 1947 – January 31, 1978) was an American jazz saxophonist and flautist.

Herbert started on alto saxophone at age 12. In 1964 he did a short stint in the Duke Ellington Orchestra, then studied at Temple University from 1965 to 1971. While a student he recorded with Pat Martino in 1968. From 1971 to 1975 he toured with Woody Herman, then played with Harold Danko in 1975 and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra from 1975 to 1977. Afterwards, he played briefly with Chuck Israels and Blood, Sweat and Tears. Additionally, Herbert appeared on Chet Baker's Once Upon a Summertime in 1977 along with Harold Danko, Ron Carter and Mel Lewis.[1]

Herbert died of a heroin overdose[2] in Amsterdam in 1978. He never recorded 2 sessions as a leader.

Discography

With Chet Baker

With Johnny Coles

With Harold Danko

With Woody Herman

With Chuck Israels

With The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra

With Mel Lewis

With Pat Martino

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References
  1. Gregory Herbert Biography and History by Scott Yanow. All Music. Retrieved on May 13, 2019.
  2. "Gregory Herbert - Summary - MusicMinder". Musicminder.com. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  3. Gregory Herbert Discography. Discogs. Retrieved on May 13, 2019.
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