Yakov Feldman was born in Odessa. He played music since childhood. After finishing musical school he worked as the second conductor in the orchestra from 1906, also performed as a pianist and choirmaster. In 1912 he moved to Voronezh where directed “Bristol” variety orchestra. In 1925 he lived in Moscow. Yakov Feldman is an author of numerous romances. During the war years he was the conductor of Kuibyshev Theater of Opera and Ballet. Died in Moscow.