Aaron Sachs (July 4, 1923 – June 5, 2014) was an American jazz saxophone and clarinet player.

[3] A native of New York City, Sachs began his music career as a young swing protégé of Benny Goodman,[1] and later eased into bebop music, also playing with Earl Hines.

Their only child was Allan Preston Sachs, later known professionally as Alan Merrill.

[5] He wrote the hit song "El Mundo De Las Locas" for Rodríguez.

[6] He worked with Stan Getz, Sarah Vaughan, Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Red Norvo,[1] Gene Krupa, Anita O'Day, and Cozy Cole.