April 2011
Adverse Times Review (“Hill Rag”)
From “Hill Rag” Washington D.C. By Jean Keith Fagon. Adverse Times ••• Carl Fischer & Organic Groove Ensemble, Fischmusic Records As a talented trumpeter, Carl Fischer’s latest album has some outstanding performances on “Adverse Times,” [...]
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). Stereo Gum 2008 [...]
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 mind when describing [...]
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 Walseth (JazzChicago.net)
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 together the kind [...]
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 night as phenom [...]