Gregory Herbert
Gregory Herbert 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.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
