Clare Fischer
American pianist and composer
Born
October 22nd, 1928
96 years ago
Died
2012
13 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to jazz music as a pianist, composer, and arranger. Developed a unique style blending classical influences with jazz. Worked with prominent artists including Prince, and arranged for various big bands. Composed various pieces and choral works, which incorporated innovative harmonies. Fischer's work had a lasting influence on the jazz genre.
Arranged music for Prince's '1999'
Composed 'A Bird in Paris'
Worked with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band
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