Frank Tiberi

American jazz alto and tenor saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist, bassoon and bandleader, born December 4, 1928 in Camden, New Jersey. Played with Bob Chester 1948-1949, Benny Goodman's quintet 1954-1955, Urbie Green, and Dizzy Gillespie. During 1960s freelance on the East Coast, and in film and television studios. In 1969 joined 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.