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Brent Fischer

Grammy®-winning producer, composer, arranger and BMI artist, Brent Fischer carries on the legacy of his legendary father, Dr. Clare Fischer, creating a rich harmonic and orchestral palette that has become the Fischer brand.

A multi-instrumentalist (bass, vibes, keys, drums), Brent moves easily between genres - Jazz, Pop, Symphonic and more. His credits appear on over 30 million albums for artists including Usher, Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello & The Roots, Toni Braxton, Al Jarreau, Raphael Saadiq, George Duke, Natalie Cole, Vanessa Williams and D'Angelo (won Grammys® for Best R&B Album and Song for "Really Love" from his album "Black Messiah" -- where Brent Fischer is credited as arranger and producer).

Brent Fischer has produced over nine Clare Fischer albums, including: Pacific Jazz with Clare Fischer Big Band, and Latin Jazz Big Band ‘¡Intenso!’ featuring: Sheila E. and Roberta Gambarini. Grammy®-winning '¡Ritmo!' (2012 Best Latin Jazz Album feat Poncho Sanchez and Alex Acuña), Grammy®-winning ‘Music for Strings, Percussion and the Rest’ (2013 Best Instrumental Composition) and Grammy®-nominated 2011 release ‘Continuum.'

Brent Fischer's modern arrangement of the classic Pictures At an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky has delighted audiences worldwide and creates a new big band aesthetic for multi-genre music.

The new album, PICTURES features Brent Fischer Orchestra (BFO) with twenty top-tier Los Angeles musicians to include: Larry Koonse on guitar, Jamey Tate on drums, Ken Wild on bass, and Quinn Johnson on keyboard. The stunning Fischer woodwind and brass colors are played by Carl Saunders, Ron Stout, Michael Stever, Andy Martin, Scott Whitfield, Francisco Torres, Rob Hardt, Alex Budman and Kristen Edkins.

Starting professionally in the music industry at age 15, Mr. Fischer has performed with groups from more than 20 different countries. His degree is in Symphonic Percussion from California State University, Northridge. Working as a consultant in entertainment industry, he also offers master classes for composers, arrangers and improvisers. Brent directs the Clare Fischer ensembles, including the Big Band, Latin Jazz Group, Jazz Corps (a unique 30-piece ensemble), Organ Quintet, and Clarinet Choir.

The Fischer sound continues to thrive and grow with new titles and new audiences.

Awards

Grammy®-nominated 2011 release ‘Continuum', 2012 Grammy®-winning '¡Ritmo!' (Best Latin Jazz Album) 2013 Grammy®-winning ‘Music for Strings, Percussion and the Rest’ (Best Instrumental Composition) all available at http://clarefischer.com/music, CD baby, Amazon and iTunes. Grammy WIN 2016 R&B Song and Album: "Really Love" by D'Angelo & The Vanguard from the album Black Messiah, Arranged and Orchestrated by Brent Fischer

Martin Wind, Chip White and Brent Fischer

by Joe Dimino
February 27, 2022

We start the 740th Episode of Neon Jazz with music by prolific composer Brent Fischer and his orchestra with a song from Pictures at an Exhibition (2021). From there, we spin music from his father Clare Fischer with “The Shadow of Your Smile." We also hear music from long-time Neon Jazz friend Cory Weeds with music from Just Coolin,' (2022) along with new material from Chuck Owen, Dawn Derow and Chris Dingman. We sadly say goodbye to a wonderful drummer ...

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Performance / Tour

The Clare Fischer Big Band, Brent Fischer Conducting at Typhoon Restaurant, Santa Monica

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2008

WHO: The Clare Fisher Big Band Directed by Clare Fischer and Brent Fischer Featuring Carl Saunders, Gary Foster, Don Shelton, and many others

WHEN: MONDAY July 28th - 8 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. appearing live with still more new material

WHERE: TYPHOON 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South Santa Monica, CA

For more information call: (310) 390-6565 Easy directions ...
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Event

Brent Fischer Conducting Brent And Clare Fischer Big Band

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2008

On July 9th, Clare and Brent Fischer present the LATIN JAZZ QUINTET PLUS FOUR VOCALISTS at the JAZZ BAKERY IN CULVER CITY. This is a labor of love for Clare as throughout his long musical life and as a musical director for the HI LO'S his personal conclusion is that “NOTHING SOUNDS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN HUMAN VOICES FOR RICH HARMONIES, AND STRINGS ARE A CLOSE SECOND". so that means Clare really likes writing for voices rather than for his big ...
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"In Brent Fischer's capable hands, it seems the music of Clare Fischer will live on for years to come, in a big band paradigm or some other framework. And that's a good thing for musicians and listeners alike. Pacific Jazz exudes a charm that ensnares both heart and mind." —Jack Bowers (All About Jazz)

“Clare Fischer was a major influence on my harmonic concept … I wouldn’t be me if it wasn’t for Clare Fischer.” – Herbie Hancock

"Brent Fischer ably translates Pictures into a new big band aesthetic...skillful craftsmanship with musical credibility...non-classical adaptations have surfaced over the years...but none has been as effective at retaining the character of the original within the framework of a jazz environment." – Don Heckman, Legendary Music Journalist/Critic