Van Alexander

Van Alexander
Van Alexander in 2013
Born	Alexander Van Vliet Feldman (1915-05-02)May 2, 1915 New York City, U.S.
Died	July 19, 2015(2015-07-19) (aged 100) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, composer
Years active	1930-1985

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.

Alexander turned 100 in May 2015^[2] and died on July 19, 2015 of heart failure in Los Angeles.^[3]

1. ↑ Chadbourne, Eugene. "Van Alexander". AllMusic - Artist Biography by Eugene Chadbourne. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
2. ↑ Burlingame, Jon (2015-05-04). "Arranger-Composer-Bandleader Van Alexander Turns 100". FMS Feature. The Film Music Society. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
3. ↑ Van Alexander Dies at 100