David Schnitter (born March 19, 1948, in Newark, New Jersey) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist.

After moving to New York City he played with Ted Dunbar and then became a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from 1974 to 1979.

He played with Freddie Hubbard from 1979 to 1981 and also worked with Frank Foster, Charles Earland, and Groove Holmes.

Schnitter has been currently performing regularly at Smalls Jazz Club and Fat Cat in Manhattan, as well as touring in Europe.

With Art Blakey With Richard "Groove" Holmes With Johnny Lytle With Red Rodney