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May 19, 1947 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Died on 31 Jan 1978 (aged 30)
American musician
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About 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.Herbert died of a heroin overdose in Amsterdam in 1978.
- He never recorded a session as a leader.
