Dexter Wansel

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dexter Wansel
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	Aug 22, 1950(1950-08-22)
Age	74
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Leo

Dexter Wansel Biography

Dexter Wansel is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on August 22, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Dexter Gilman Wansel (born August 22nd 50, 1950) is a Grammy-winning arranger for R&B/jazz composer, musician conductor, synthesist, as well as an A&R director.

He also worked with other writers , including Bunny Sigler, T. Life, Vinnie Barrett and Kenneth Gamble. Wansel created, wrote arrangements, composed, played synthesized and keyboard songs for artists at Philadelphia International Records as well as other labels. He released the Grammy-winning album Unmistakably Lou . Lou Rawls.

Wansel is the father of Grammy-nominated music producer and songwriter Pop Wansel, and a U.S Army Veteran of the Vietnam War era (Taiwan). Most recently he has authored a novel entitled Shortwave, published in 2011.

“I was supposed to go to Egypt and Peru with slippery rock college back in the 70s but the state department red flagged the trip for numerous reasons. So I along with Mark Douberman and Roy Smith, demoed two songs one called The Clouds of Machu Picchu and the other Nights Over Egypt. I came up with words that were based on facts along with Cynthia Biggs for..Nights Over Egypt. Then I finally went into the studio and along with Steve Green on bass, Roy Smith on guitar, and Mark Douberman on drums. I recorded my keyboards Rhodes/and synthesizers before adding the Jones Girls vocals. Afterwards I wrote the string, horn, and wind arrangement and conducted orchestral MFSB members during the final recording aspect. I have always loved Egypt and it’s history and have always wanted to go there. I still have not been able to, but one day hopefully I will. The other song Clouds Of Machu Picchu, I never finished, though I still have the demo instrumental”.

Wansel’s music has been utilized as a sample in hip-hop’s world. His 1975 song, ‘Theme from the Planets intro drum beat is considered to be one of the earliest foundational beats in hip-hop. The beat is used today, and can be heard on commercials for television as well as in films. The music he samples has been utilized in the works of Kanye West Lil Wayne, Drake, Rick Ross, J Cole, Eric B and Rakim, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Kim, Ice-T and Ice Cube. As conductor for 1979 of the world-renowned MFSB Orchestra, Wansel was the music director and conductor of the historic concert held at the White House commemorating the very first ‘Black History Month celebration in the year 1978. From 1978 until the year 1980 Dexter Wansel was the A&R Director of Philadelphia International Records where he managed many albums released from artists of the labels with the guidance from Gamble as well as Huff.

Dexter Wansel Net Worth

Dexter Wansel is one of the richest Musician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dexter Wansel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Dexter Wansel, began as an errand boy in the theater in Uptown Philadelphia from 1959 to 1963, for his uncle Georgie Woods. The theater was where he encountered many great performers who encouraged him to pursue a career in music. While in high school, He and his best friend Stanley Clarke had their first groups together.

In 1970 , after being honorably dismissed in the United States Army, Wansel slowly joined the ranks of synthesisers like Wendy Carlos and Dick Hyman who he was able to program using the EMS VCS 3 ‘Putney’ and the ARP 2600 for session with Sigma Sound Studios both credited as well as not credited. From the beginning to the mid 1970s, Wansel also played keyboards for various groups, including Instant Funk, Yellow Sunshine and MFSB. After signing with Philadelphia International Records, as in-house songwriter/producer/arranger, he established a song writing relationship with the lyricist Cynthia Biggs.

In 1981 he wrote and arranged the song “Nights Over Egypt” for the Jones Girls. Replying to a request for info about the song on the Youtube version in March 2020, he described how the song came into being:

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Facts & Trivia

Dexter Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dexter Wansel celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.

Top Facts about Dexter Wansel

1. Dexter Wansel is an American R&B/jazz fusion singer and producer.
2. He was born on August 22, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. Wansel began his music career as a keyboardist for The Trammps.
4. He produced hits for artists like Teddy Pendergrass and The Jones Girls.
5. Wansel released several solo albums in the 1970s and 1980s.
6. His most successful album was “Life on Mars” (1976).
7. Wansel’s music has been sampled by hip-hop artists such as Jay-Z and Kanye West.
8. He won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance in 1981.
9. Wansel continues to perform and produce music today.
10. He is considered a pioneer of the Philadelphia soul sound.