Albert Theodore Frisch, known professionally as Al Frisch, was an influential American composer and musician born on March 17, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York. He passed away on April 13, 1976, at the age of 60 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in the Bronx. Frisch's career in music was marked by his versatility as a saxophonist, pianist, and singer, performing in various venues such as nightclubs, ocean liners, and summer resorts.

During World War II, Frisch served in the United States Army, initially as a musician before transitioning to a radar operator in an antiaircraft unit. His military service was distinguished by the awarding of five Battle Stars for his participation in the campaigns of the Third Army across Europe.

As a composer, Frisch was recognized for his contributions to the music industry, with his work documented in Marquis Who's Who. He was affiliated with several prestigious music organizations, including the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the American Guild of Authors and Composers, and the Dramatists Guild.

Frisch's notable compositions include "Two Different Worlds," "This Is No Laughing Matter," and "I Won't Cry Anymore," the latter covered by numerous artists. He also composed music for the musical "Bordello," which was based on the life of artist Toulouse-Lautrec and ran in London in 1974. Additionally, Frisch contributed special music for television shows and wrote a weekly column titled "Music in Print" for Billboard magazine.

Frisch's personal life included a wide range of interests such as reading, travel, and entertaining. He was survived by his wife, Celia Hirschorn, his daughter Myra, his mother Rose Frisch, a sister Helen Trautenberg, and a brother Eugene.