Those are killer arrangements. I had the chance to sit in on one of Clare's clinics at the U. of U. and he just cracked me up with his humor. Monster musicians.
Clare Fisher was an exceptional musical artist with his unique approach towards harmonic and temporal displays and structures. His book “Harmonic Exercises for Piano” is a brief sketch and testament to his musical prowess as a music educator, pianist, orchestrator, and arranger. I hear the influences of Gil Evans and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Some of the musicians are Jens Neufang on baritone sax, Rolf Römer, Olivier Peters tenor sax, Heiner Wiberny alto sax, John Marshall, Klaus Osterloh, Rob Bruynen on trumpet, Tris Imboden on drums, Kevin Ricard on percussion, Brent Fischer on bass, Mary Hylan, Angie Jaree, Gary Jones, David Joyce, John Laird, Bob Joyce on vocals. Conducted by Bill Dobbins, recorded at the Kölner (cologne) Philharmonie. It is the WDR Big Band with Special Guests, according to the band's Facebook informations recorded in the early 90s
I remember Clare telling me that he often preferred to keep the bass on a solid harmonic foundation - so that it provided a stability to the creative (genius) harmonies above the bass that he was so well known for. Of course you also have the complexity of the latin rhythms added to the unique harmonies that only Clare could come up with.
@@johnlindstrom9994 He was their pianist for several years. He also wrote four vocal charts for them that they recorded: "Tenderly," "Yesterdays," "Agogically So," and "Mayforth."
Trying to find more Clare Fisher he's an absolute wizard! The kind of musician Chick Corea was a fan. Props to the original sound engineer! Even though this has a bit of loss due to streaming and previous analog to digital conversion the sound is still great.
I had the privilege of becoming a friend of Clare when he was about 70. What a musician! I will cherish the moments I spent with him for the rest of my life.
This video is a a bittersweet reminder that having a truly great teacher is lifelong privilege. I had TWO such teachers! Always grateful for those amazing lessons with Clare. Thanks for posting this!
It's interesting to hear some Fischer repertoire for which I am familiar with recordings, only with some slightly different personnel (WDR Big Band) and arrangements (no doubt still by Clare Fischer specially for the occasion). I didn't really have the time to spare, but having stumbled across this I couldn't stop watching it until the end!
Whaaat? I've been lamenting for years that of all the magnificent jazz Clare Fischer gave us, there is next to nil video to enjoy! Just stumbled across this - don't know why searches and auto-suggestions didn't bring it up for me before now. This absolutely deserves to be discovered and watched by all the fans of the best vocal jazz groups, latin jazz, and big band jazz. There was never a collaboration as far as I know, between Manhattan Transfer, Chick Corea's group, and one of the world's best big bands - but this is at least as good as if they had! This video proves beyond doubt that we are sorely deprived by not having an abundance of live video of Clare Fischer projects to feast on!! Is there anything more out there languishing in archives that needs to be retrieved and posted?
When studying arranging with Phil Mattson, we attempted to analyze a couple of Clare's charts. Pretty funny debates ensued a couple times. Though Clare was his hero, Phil sometimes really wanted to find traditional harmonic function in a few places where I think maybe Clare intended none lol
Ha!! You are probably right, but also having studied and being with him, Clare loved using the traditional, but messing with it through extended non-harmonic tones, etc., ala Hugo Wolf, et. al.
Ruthie, that's my buddy Bob Joyce singing bass! A stalwart of the L.A. session scene, from the talented Joyce family (his dad is the late, great arranger and singer Jimmy Joyce, and his brothers Jon and David are also very talented!)... And hello to you, from our old BCM days!!!
That's definitely the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR - radio band) big band from Cologne, Germany, with guest rhythm section (Tris Imboden, drums; Kevin Ricard, perc.; Brent Fischer, bass) and guest singers. Looks like Bill Dobbins conducting.
@@ThePhilBest Yes, these are some of the singers who rehearsed and recorded with Clare on the "2+2" albums: Mary Hylan, Angie Jaree, Gary Jones, John Laird, David Joyce, and Bob Joyce
I can not believe the comment about the La voices . That person has no idea what they are speaking about and has no idea the amount of difficulty it takes pull those kinds of harmonies off half assed , let alone great like they did. ( Some people's kids!)
take off the plugs .I've never heard him soloing mechanically, from his tenure with Tjader on to this period with a european band. maybe micro-dosing might help
God, I Love Clare Fischers Music! RIP Maestro....❤
Clare is THE Most !!!!
Those are killer arrangements. I had the chance to sit in on one of Clare's clinics at the U. of U. and he just cracked me up with his humor. Monster musicians.
Clare Fisher was an exceptional musical artist with his unique approach towards harmonic and temporal displays and structures. His book “Harmonic Exercises for Piano” is a brief sketch and testament to his musical prowess as a music educator, pianist, orchestrator, and arranger. I hear the influences of Gil Evans and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
You are correct
He has cited Gil Evans and Tom Jobim as influences!
Performed with him in 1983 at Gonzaga University. Great gig.
go Bulldogs
Jazz, Funk, Latin alguna otra cosita?
Armonia nivel peluca voladora.
Claire Fischer CAPO. 🎹🎹🎹
Some of the musicians are Jens Neufang on baritone sax, Rolf Römer, Olivier Peters tenor sax, Heiner Wiberny alto sax, John Marshall, Klaus Osterloh, Rob Bruynen on trumpet, Tris Imboden on drums, Kevin Ricard on percussion, Brent Fischer on bass, Mary Hylan, Angie Jaree, Gary Jones, David Joyce, John Laird, Bob Joyce on vocals. Conducted by Bill Dobbins, recorded at the Kölner (cologne) Philharmonie. It is the WDR Big Band with Special Guests, according to the band's Facebook informations recorded in the early 90s
I remember Clare telling me that he often preferred to keep the bass on a solid harmonic foundation - so that it provided a stability to the creative (genius) harmonies above the bass that he was so well known for. Of course you also have the complexity of the latin rhythms added to the unique harmonies that only Clare could come up with.
His brother rip DIRK FISHER...A AMAZING HUMAN BEING, MUSICIAN, ARRENGER
I REALLY WISH THERE WAS SOME MORE CLARE ON TH-cam. WHAT A GENIUS!!!
You can hear his early sound with the hi-los. What a great musician/composer/arranger!!...he is truly missed.
The HiLos were truly Avant Garde! Did Fischer ever work with them directly?
@@johnlindstrom9994 He was their pianist for several years. He also wrote four vocal charts for them that they recorded: "Tenderly," "Yesterdays," "Agogically So," and "Mayforth."
Trying to find more Clare Fisher he's an absolute wizard! The kind of musician Chick Corea was a fan. Props to the original sound engineer! Even though this has a bit of loss due to streaming and previous analog to digital conversion the sound is still great.
first now after fifty years in again listening to him ! thank you will never forget him !
I had the privilege of becoming a friend of Clare when he was about 70. What a musician! I will cherish the moments I spent with him for the rest of my life.
What an honor!
i agree....! Clare Fischer, Rare Silk...Tremendous...!
You can hear shades of the HiLo’s when he was their orchestrator and arranger!
I had the pleasure of meeting him. He was truly a master
Superlydian chord at 5:41
collier is cooming
What a concert. I wish I had been there. Clare Fischer is such a master 👍🏼
Maestro Clare Fischer que bueno. Dios Que Armonía, saludos de Venezuela lo admiro. algún día me gustaría tocar el piano como usted.
This video is a a bittersweet reminder that having a truly great teacher is lifelong privilege. I had TWO such teachers! Always grateful for those amazing lessons with Clare. Thanks for posting this!
Hermosas voces y arreglos armonizacion
BRAVO.!! TOMAS FROM ARUBA.🤩🤩😍🤗🤗🤗
Perfection. Simply magnificient.
Clare Fischer, genio incomparable.
Great arrangements as well superb performances! Excellent presentation!
shit it's amazing... Pensativa best bossa tune of the world
Absolute LEGENDS all around
Good luck with the voicings for the singers..
A Genius at work! 🙏
Totally excellent.
It's interesting to hear some Fischer repertoire for which I am familiar with recordings, only with some slightly different personnel (WDR Big Band) and arrangements (no doubt still by Clare Fischer specially for the occasion). I didn't really have the time to spare, but having stumbled across this I couldn't stop watching it until the end!
Whaaat? I've been lamenting for years that of all the magnificent jazz Clare Fischer gave us, there is next to nil video to enjoy! Just stumbled across this - don't know why searches and auto-suggestions didn't bring it up for me before now. This absolutely deserves to be discovered and watched by all the fans of the best vocal jazz groups, latin jazz, and big band jazz. There was never a collaboration as far as I know, between Manhattan Transfer, Chick Corea's group, and one of the world's best big bands - but this is at least as good as if they had! This video proves beyond doubt that we are sorely deprived by not having an abundance of live video of Clare Fischer projects to feast on!! Is there anything more out there languishing in archives that needs to be retrieved and posted?
Ditto, ditto ditto!
100% in agreement Amigo! ❤
Same guy that can funk it up with Prince and other R&B acts! Amazing
When studying arranging with Phil Mattson, we attempted to analyze a couple of Clare's charts. Pretty funny debates ensued a couple times. Though Clare was his hero, Phil sometimes really wanted to find traditional harmonic function in a few places where I think maybe Clare intended none lol
Ha!! You are probably right, but also having studied and being with him, Clare loved using the traditional, but messing with it through extended non-harmonic tones, etc., ala Hugo Wolf, et. al.
What a sound!
I was unaware Clare Fischer was such a skilled arranger.
Really? That's like his whole thing lol
The master.
percussion heaven w maestro Fischer!
My guess is this was likely some time in the 80s with either the WDR or possibly NDR big band. Bill Dobbins is directing.
Idk what year exactly, but it must've been after 1997
¡Hallazgo!
What do you get when you cross Hermeto with the vocal writing of the Hi-Lo's? Clare Fischer. Wow, that bass singer has a gorgeous sound!
Ruthie, that's my buddy Bob Joyce singing bass! A stalwart of the L.A. session scene, from the talented Joyce family (his dad is the late, great arranger and singer Jimmy Joyce, and his brothers Jon and David are also very talented!)... And hello to you, from our old BCM days!!!
Anyone know the alto player and anyone else in the band? Thank you!
wow
Song-list, please!
Maravilha!
Excelente !!!!
Does anyone know what year was this?
I'd estimate 1997. He made an album called "Rockin' In Rhythm" with the same personnel except the WDR big band in 1997
absolutely special… from front to back…
personnel please????
😀
That's definitely the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR - radio band) big band from Cologne, Germany, with guest rhythm section (Tris Imboden, drums; Kevin Ricard, perc.; Brent Fischer, bass) and guest singers. Looks like Bill Dobbins conducting.
Are they the same singers he used on a particular album? John Laird, Mary Hylan, etc? I wouldn't know them well enough by sight.
@@ThePhilBest Yes, these are some of the singers who rehearsed and recorded with Clare on the "2+2" albums: Mary Hylan, Angie Jaree, Gary Jones, John Laird, David Joyce, and Bob Joyce
What year was this recording
Lotts'a attitude.
19:46 AHHHHH :V
Pensativa
Those La voices need to go...80s
What?
I can not believe the comment about the La voices . That person has no idea what they are speaking about and has no idea the amount of difficulty it takes pull those kinds of harmonies off half assed , let alone great like they did. ( Some people's kids!)
@@pauldarrow4970 I definitely agree with you. Maybe he overdosed on meth or other of his candies.
Such beautiful voices sounds angelical.
say what? the LA voices always kick ass ,that's why Clare wrote for them. He's probably hanging with Moacir Santos , and other saints
Clare is a GREAT writer, but as a soloist he sounds EXTREMELY mechanical... Kudos for the beautiful harmonic colors though......
what?
are you serious?
Listen again. His solo's flow like water in a stream. Nothing flashy. Just filling the space where needed. But flowing...
take off the plugs .I've never heard him soloing mechanically, from his tenure with Tjader on to this period with a european band.
maybe micro-dosing might help