Carl Fischer’s Nouveau Big Band

The “Nouveau” Big Band, a large 10-piece ensemble, features some of New York’s finest “first call” musicians and performs high-power, screaming brass-featured selections reminiscent of the work of trumpet legend Maynard Ferguson, bass icon Jaco Pastorius, bebop trumpet king Dizzy Gillespie and others. Its prior performances at the Queens, NY Astor Room and the infamous NYC club Miles Cafe have gotten high praise – and press – and have been a “feast” for lovers of high-energy jazz.



“We’ve been quite pleased with the terrific reception my “Nouveau” band has received at the NewYork gigs,” stated Fischer who has starred with jazz and pop music’s greatest.“This is not a “ghost” or tribute band.We’re moving in our own direction with some of the best and brightest players on the scene today, I like to say that this band has one foot in the past and one foot moving the music forward.” The “Nouveau” members have played with some of the greatest music icons including Billy Joel, Marc Anothony ,Dizzy Gillespie all stars, Elton John, Mike Stern,Tower of Power,Yellow Jackets, Jennifer Lopez, Maynard Ferguson, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Huey Lewis, Hall and Oats and Etc.

Booking Information

If you would like to book Carl, please send us a message by using the form below, our contact page or reach out directly to Carl’s management team at WTM Chicago.

Stephen Wright
WTM Chicago
224-357-0129 x700
stephen.wright@wtmchicago.com