Van Alexander
American bandleader, arranger, and composer (1915–2015)
Van Alexander (born Alexander Van Vliet Feldman, May 2, 1915 – July 19, 2015) was an American bandleader, arranger and composer. He was known for his song "A-Tisket, A-Tasket".[1] He also performed music on television. Alexander won several Emmy Awards for his television scores.
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| Born | Alexander Van Vliet Feldman May 2, 1915 |
| Died | July 19, 2015 (aged 100) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, composer |
| Years active | 1930-1985 |
Alexander turned 100 in May 2015[2] and died on July 19, 2015 of heart failure in Los Angeles.[3]
References
change- ↑ Chadbourne, Eugene. "Van Alexander". AllMusic - Artist Biography by Eugene Chadbourne. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ↑ Burlingame, Jon (2015-05-04). "Arranger-Composer-Bandleader Van Alexander Turns 100". FMS Feature. The Film Music Society. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ↑ Van Alexander Dies at 100
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