Big band arranger and composer Van Alexander is best known for arranging Ella Fitzgerald’s career-launching hit A-Tisket A-Tasket, which she recorded on May 2 (his birth date), 1938, with Chick Webb’s band, but his long and varied career in film and television also has many other highlights. Visit his website for more information, music, and photos. Read a 2012 interview here and see a 12 minute video here.
