Stanley Krell

Jazz drummer, composer and occassional singer. Born c.1914. Died on July 26, 2002 (age of 88). He played in the Catskills with songwriter Sammy Cahn, as well as with Little Jack Little, Jan Savitt, Sy Sugar, Vincent Lopez and Paul Whiteman and numerous other jazz musicians. He also played a season with the Metropolitan Opera. He was considered to be one of Broadway's finest show drummers during his time. He formed his own jingle company, writing jingles for TWA, Kool Aid and Jello, among others. Later, he served as Corporate Vice President of Faberge for 15 years. He was also the general manager and percussionist of the North Shore Pops Symphonic Band and played drums with the Queensborough Symphonic Band.