Carroll Gibbons (January 4, 1903 – May 10, 1954) was an influential American-born pianist, bandleader, and composer who became a prominent figure in the British dance band era. Born in Clinton, Massachusetts, Gibbons moved to London in 1924, where he began his successful music career. Initially, he played piano with The Boston Orchestra at the Berkeley Hotel. By 1927, he had taken over as leader of the Savoy Hotel Orpheans, a position he held until his death in 1954.

Gibbons was instrumental in shaping the sound of British dance music, particularly through his work with the Savoy Hotel Orpheans and the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra. His tenure at the Savoy Hotel began in 1932, where he was affectionately known as “The American at The Savoy.” He also served as Director of Light Music for the Gramophone Company (HMV) and briefly worked in Hollywood as a staff composer for MGM films from 1930 to 1931.

As a composer, Gibbons is best known for songs like "A Garden in the Rain" (1928) and his radio signature "On The Air" (1932). His work was characterized by sophisticated arrangements and collaborations with various vocalists, including Al Bowlly. Gibbons also had a weekly radio show on Radio Luxembourg in the 1930s. He passed away in London in 1954 due to coronary thrombosis, leaving behind a legacy of hundreds of recordings and compositions that continue to be celebrated.