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
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