Dexter Wansel
- Type: Producer
- Country: United States
- Born: 22 August 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Died: 31 May 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Active: 1973–2026
Biography
Dexter Wansel (1950 to 2026) was a Philadelphia keyboardist, producer and arranger, born in Philadelphia and raised around the Uptown Theater. An in-house producer, songwriter and A&R director at #Philadelphia International Records#, he shaped records by *The Jacksons*, *Lou Rawls* and *Patti LaBelle* and co-wrote 'Nights Over Egypt' and 'If Only You Knew'. His solo album 'Life on Mars' (1976) fused jazz, funk and synthesizers, and 'Theme from the Planets' was sampled across hip hop for decades. He died in Philadelphia on 31 May 2026.
Dexter Wansel Discography
- Life on Mars (1976) - Album - rated 3.91/5