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Died January 31, 1978, Amsterdam, Netherlands Albums Sail away - Live in Stockholm 1973 Music group Blood, Sweat & Tears (1977 – 1978) Similar People David Clayton‑Thomas, Dave Bargeron, Mike Stern, Barry Danielian, Dave Panichi | ||
Gregory Herbert Solo Transcription - Shifting Down - Chet Baker (Quintet)
Gregory Herbert (May 19, 1947 – January 31, 1978) was an American jazz saxophonist and flautist.
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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 in 1975-77. He then played briefly with Chuck Israels and rock band Blood, Sweat and Tears. He appeared, also, on Chet Baker's Once Upon a Summertime in 1977 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.
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Discography
With Johnny Coles
With Pat Martino
With Chet Baker