Dave Pell, born David Pell on February 26, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and record producer. He started his career playing with big bands led by Tony Pastor, Bob Astor, and Bobby Sherwood during his teenage years. In the 1940s, Pell moved to California and joined Les Brown's band from 1947 to 1955. He formed his own ensembles in 1953, notably an octet featuring himself on tenor saxophone alongside musicians such as Pepper Adams and Benny Carter. Pell's discography includes notable albums such as Plays A Gallery Of Seldom Heard Tunes By Irving Berlin (1953) and Jazz Goes Dancing (1956). He also worked as a sideman for artists like Shorty Rogers, Pete Rugolo, Benny Goodman, and Gene Krupa. In the 1960s, Pell produced music for Tops, Uni, and Liberty, including singles by Gary Lewis & the Playboys. Dave Pell passed away on May 7, 2017, at the age of 92.
