Clare Fischer

Clare Fischer

Clare Fischer's music navigates through intricate harmonic structures and fluid melodies, creating a textured tapestry of sound that invites deep listening and reflection.

jazz

United States
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“Samba de Orfeu” from Só Danço Samba

Immediate engagement with a captivating melody that showcases Fischer's signature style and invites deeper listening.

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September Afternoon

September Afternoon

1982

Immediate engagement with a captivating melody that showcases Fischer's signature style and invites deeper listening.
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About Clare Fischer

Clare Fischer matters for his profound influence on the sonic landscape of jazz, reshaping traditional forms with intricate harmonies and innovative orchestration.
His work has introduced a sense of emotional depth and sophistication that resonates far beyond his own recordings, inviting musicians to explore the subtleties of arrangement and texture in their performances while also redefining what jazz can...
His work has introduced a sense of emotional depth and sophistication that resonates far beyond his own recordings, inviting musicians to explore the subtleties of arrangement and texture in their performances while also redefining what jazz can encompass. Fischer's approach is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, weaving complex melodic lines into rich harmonic frameworks. He often combines elements from classical composition with jazz improvisation, creating layered soundscapes that challenge conventional boundaries and encourage listeners to engage with the music on multiple levels. This intricate interplay elevates both solo and ensemble performances, fostering a dialogue between the musicians that is as compelling as the written notes themselves. His songwriting frequently delves into themes of introspection and emotional complexity, balancing irony with sincerity. Fischer’s lyrical narratives often reflect personal experiences or broader human emotions, employing a tone that oscillates between direct storytelling and impressionistic imagery. This duality allows for a rich exploration of feelings, inviting listeners to find their own meanings within the music.

32 studio albums· 33 total releases· 5 decades· United States

Full discography

Clare Fischer's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

33 releases • 32 albums • 1961–2011
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Studio albums (32)

Grouped by decade — 6 eras.

2000s (4)

Introspectivo album by Clare Fischer

Introspectivo

2005

A Family Affair album by Clare Fischer

A Family Affair

2006

On a Turquoise Cloud album by Clare Fischer

On a Turquoise Cloud

2002

After the Rain album by Clare Fischer

After the Rain

2001

1990s (5)

Symbiosis album by Clare Fischer

Symbiosis

1999

Clare Fischer's Jazz Corps album by Clare Fischer

Clare Fischer's Jazz Corps

1998

The Latin Side album by Clare Fischer

The Latin Side

1997

Just Me album by Clare Fischer

Just Me

1995

Lembranças album by Clare Fischer

Lembranças

1990

1980s (6)

September Afternoon album by Clare Fischer

September Afternoon

1982

Clare Fischer & Salsa Picante Present "2 + 2" album by Clare Fischer

Clare Fischer & Salsa Picante Present "2 + 2"

1981

Machaca album by Clare Fischer

Machaca

1981

Clare Fischer Plays by and With Himself album by Clare Fischer

Clare Fischer Plays by and With Himself

1987

Blues Trilogy album by Clare Fischer

Blues Trilogy

1987

2+2 album by Clare Fischer

2+2

1981

1970s (6)

Salsa Picante album by Clare Fischer

Salsa Picante

1979

Clare Declares album by Clare Fischer

Clare Declares

1977

Alone Together album by Clare Fischer

Alone Together

1977

The State of His Art album by Clare Fischer

The State of His Art

1976

Report of the 1st Annual Symposium on Relaxed Improvisation album by Clare Fischer

Report of the 1st Annual Symposium on Relaxed Improvisation

1973

TA-DA-A-A-A! album by Clare Fischer

TA-DA-A-A-A!

1975

1960s (10)

Jazz album by Clare Fischer

Jazz

1961

Thesaurus album by Clare Fischer
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Thesaurus

1969

ONE - to get ready: FOUR..... to – GO! album by Clare Fischer

ONE - to get ready: FOUR..... to – GO!

1968

Songs for Rainy Day Lovers album by Clare Fischer

Songs for Rainy Day Lovers

1967

Easy Livin' album by Clare Fischer

Easy Livin'

1966

Manteca! album by Clare Fischer

Manteca!

1965

Só Danço Samba album by Clare Fischer

Só Danço Samba

1964

Surging Ahead album by Clare Fischer

Surging Ahead

1963

Extension album by Clare Fischer

Extension

1963

First Time Out album by Clare Fischer

First Time Out

1962

Live (1)

Bert van den Brink Invites Clare Fischer album by Clare Fischer

Bert van den Brink Invites Clare Fischer

2001

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