AllAboutJazz.com Quote
"Fischer’s trumpet and flugelhorn sound is as inviting as warm butter." - AllAboutJazz.com (Nicholas F. Mondello)
May 2014
Bobby Vega, Jazz Times Magazine Quote
“Adverse Times” One of the most creative and groove based recodings of 2010. - Jazztimes Magazine: Bobby Vega.
Maynard Ferguson Quote
“Carl is one of the best jazz trumpeters today” - the late great trumpet artist Maynard Ferguson
Billy Joel 2010 Quote
“Carl is a gifted musician and someone I have had the pleasure of performing with over the past eight years. With the release of Adverse Times, Carl firms his place in a [...]
January 2011
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). [...]
April 2010
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 [...]