Gil Mellé | |
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| Born | Gilbert John Mellé (1931-12-31)December 31, 1931 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 2004(2004-10-28) (aged 72) Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz,electronic,experimental,third stream |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, artist,sound engineer |
| Instrument(s) | Synthesizer; tenor, baritone, and soprano saxophones |
| Years active | 1953-2004 |
Gilbert John Mellé (December 31, 1931 – October 28, 2004) was an Americanjazz musician, film score composer, and artist.[1][2]
In the 1950s, Mellé created the cover art for albums byMiles Davis,Thelonious Monk, andSonny Rollins.[3] Mellé led a number of sessions recorded for theBlue Note andPrestige labels between 1952 and 1957.[3] He also appeared at the firstNewport Jazz Festival, leading a band that also containedJoe Cinderella,Vinnie Burke, andEd Thigpen.[3]
As a film and TV composer, Mellé was one of the first to use self-built electronic instruments, either alone or as an added voice among the string, wind, brass, and percussion sections of the orchestra.[4] Mellé died inMalibu, California on October 28, 2004.[3]
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