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Geller Herb

• Remembering (Dec 19, 2013)

★ November 2, 1928 · Los Angeles, California
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Moon Sign
Gemini
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Sun Sign
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Ascendant
Libra
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Nakshatra
Punarvasu
Birth Star
Entertain/MusicSkills - Multi-facetedTravel for workWife Passed AwayDestiny Number 7Soul Number 9Personality Number 7Karmic Debt 16
Biography

Who is Geller Herb?

American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger, who won the 1955 "New Star Award" from DownBeat magazine and achieved worldwide recognition through his recordings with Clifford Brown. Geller worked in the bands of Louie Bellson and Benny Goodman, among others. Geller joined the Billy May orchestra in 1952. He worked and recorded with Shorty Rogers, Maynard Ferguson, Bill Holman, Shelly Manne, Marty Paich, Barney Kessel, André Previn, Quincy Jones, Wardell Gray, Jack Sheldon and Chet Baker. Geller recorded three LPs as a leader for Emarcy plus some with Dinah Washington, Max Roach, Clifford Brown, Clark Terry, Maynard Ferguson and Kenny Drew. His wife Lorraine Geller (nee Walsh) died of an acute asthma attack in 1958. Deeply depressed, Herb Geller decided during a tour through Brazil with the Benny Goodman Orchestra not to return to the United States, but instead to stay in São Paulo for six weeks playing Bossa Nova music at a local club and then depart on a ship to Europe. Arriving in Paris Geller played with Kenny Clarke, Kenny Drew, the French pianist Martial Solal, and Belgian guitarist René Thomas among others. In 1962 he joined the big band of the Radio in the American Sector (RIAS) station in Berlin, and then played lead alto and also arranged for the big band of NDR in Hamburg for 28 years. During his tenure at NDR, he learned and performed on other woodwind instruments, including clarinet, flute, alto flute, bass flute, piccolo flute, oboe and English horn. He composed the music and lyrics to two musicals: Playing Jazz (a musical autobiography) and Jazzy Josie B. (based on the life of Josephine Baker). Geller died of pneumonia in a hospital in Hamburg, Germany, aged 85, on 19 December 2013. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Geller Herb

Public profile for Herb Geller, born Friday, November 2, 1928, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Herb Geller is recognized as a jazz alto saxophonist with a career spanning mid-20th century through later decades, including explorations in European jazz scenes.

Basic biographical details

  • Name: Herb Geller
  • Birth date: November 2, 1928
  • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Primary instrument: Alto saxophone
  • Genre: Jazz (bebop, swing, modern jazz)

Career overview

  • Early career contributions in the postwar American jazz scene, including collaborations with prominent bands and leaders of the era.
  • Notable association with mid‑century big-band and small‑group jazz contexts, with performances and recordings during the 1950s.
  • Later activities linked to European jazz circles, where many American players pursued long‑standing engagements with local ensembles and festivals.
  • As a musician and educator, Geller’s work contributed to the cross‑pollination of American and European jazz idioms.

Discography (selected highlights)

  • Appearances with Stan Kenton and other leaders on late 1940s–early 1950s recordings (specific albumography varies by source).
  • Recorded with various ensembles across the 1950s and beyond, including small group and feature projects common to jazz performers of his era.

News and recent activity

Publicly reported news about Herb Geller primarily consists of historical retrospectives and archival coverage. There is no widely publicized ongoing project or new release in mainstream media in recent years. For the latest authoritative information, consult jazz history databases and established discography resources.

Social media and online presence

There are no widely verified official social media accounts identified for Herb Geller. Some fan pages or archival clips may exist on platforms hosting historic performances, but these are not official representations of the artist.

Notable legacy and resources

As a figure from mid‑20th century jazz, Geller’s legacy is preserved in jazz histories, liner notes, and discographies. For current details, refer to trusted music reference sources such as Jazz Discography projects, AllMusic, Discogs, and archived newspaper obituaries or tributes.

Important caveats

Details about mid‑century jazz musicians can vary across sources. If you need precise session names, dates, and label information, I can help cross‑check against specific discographies or archive entries.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Geller Herb's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Geller Herb's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Chandra-Mangala Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Geller Herb live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Geller Herb, in order.

PREVIOUSAug 17, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026
Mars / Venus / Moon
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What do Geller Herb's numerology numbers say?

Geller Herb's core numbers are Destiny 7, Soul Urge 9, Personality 7, Karmic Debt 16.

◎Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

❖Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

◇Personality
7

Chaldean Personality 7 appears thoughtful, private, and analytical. Others often see depth, intelligence, and spiritual interest.

⚖Karmic Debt
16

Chaldean Karmic Debt 16 indicates lessons of humility and inner truth. It asks you to release ego patterns and grow through honest self-correction.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2013
Death
Death by Disease 19 December 2013 (Pneumonia, age 85)
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