Gregory Herbert, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gregory Herbert

American musician

Date of Birth: 19-May-1947

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 31-Jan-1978

Profession: clarinetist, musician, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.