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Frank Tiberi

American jazz alto and tenor saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist, bassoon and bandleader, born December 4, 1928 in Camden, New Jersey. Played with [a=Bob Chester] 1948-1949, [a=Benny Goodman]'s quintet 1954-1955, [a=Urbie Green], and [a=Dizzy Gillespie]. During 1960s freelance on the East Coast, and in film and television studios. In 1969 joined [a=Woody Herman] and lead tenor saxophonist, also playing bassoon and flute. One of Herman's longest-serving sidemen, Tiberi led the band during Herman's absences (1977, 1986, 1987) and after his death.