Lew del Gatto (born March 27, 1941) is an American musician who was a founding member of the Saturday Night Live Band, from it's inception in 1975 until 1979; and again from 1985 and 2005, where he also served as the band arranger. He was the last member of the original band to leave the show. He left to pursue other career opportunities within the world of jazz.
Besides his contributions on bari sax and woodwinds, Lew was also involved as an arranger and contractor on this illustrious show. The show was a great run for that period in his life.
Lew has been a dynamic figure in the New York music scene for over thirty years. His versatility and knowledgeable comprehension of musical art-form was the basis for a stellar career. He has been involved with jingles, films, Broadway, television and jazz. Lew was busy in the New York studio world with such clients as Coke, Pepsi, Folgers Coffee, Ford, Burger King and hundreds of others. He was not only a player in these jingles - he also arranged and composed many of them as well.
SNL Career[]
- 1975-1979; 1985-2005: Baritone Saxophonist (SNL Band)
- Band Arranger: 1985-2005