Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Van Alexander
Bandleader, arranger, and composer --via Variety. AKA Alexander Van Vliet Feldman. His arrangement of "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" was a big hit for Chick Webb, and the first for Ella Fitzgerald.
