Carl Fischer with Billy Joel at Shea Stadium
Highlights from night one: Carl Fischer’s flugelhorn solo on “Zanzibar,” and not having to hear “Walk This Way” (Steven Tyler was a special guest Friday, along with Garth Brooks and Roger Daltrey). [...]
January 2011
April 2010
Adverse Times Review (JazzTimes Magazine by Bobby Vega)
From Jazztimes Magazine 04/23/10 • Albums • By Bobby Vega Carl Fischer & The Organic Groove Ensemble – Adverse Times Creativity, musicianship, & pure feel are the first thoughts that come to [...]
Brad Walseth JazzChicago.net
“Tasty, hot set that is loaded with great twists, turns and playing that just doesn’t quit. Open your ears in this direction if you need some hot stuff to fill them.” -Brad [...]
January 2010
Chris Spector (MidwestRecord.com, Editor and Publisher)
“If strength is what’s needed in adversity, this New York trumpeter is well set up to turn Adverse Times around. With his Organic Groove Ensemble, the former Maynard Ferguson Band star brings [...]
July 2008
Organic Groove Ensemble Review (Mirelle’s, by Nicholas Mondello)
Carl Fischer and Organic Groove Ensemble Mirelle’s Westbury, New York July 30, 2008 The jazz spirits that haunt this historic venue were probably smiling, swinging and reaching for a cool one last [...]
May 2004
Renaissance Man (by Jack Bowers – All About Jazz)
Renaissance Man Carl Fischer & Organic Groove Ensemble | FischMusic (2004) By Jack Bowers Every musician—especially one who leads—has a game plan, and we can’t simply dismiss it out of hand. We [...]