The Music of Clare Fischer

SKU: AP.1-ADV9709

UPC: 805095097092. English.

This album, completely improvised and recorded originally in 1975 in Germany on the Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Steinway and re-released by advance music, shows off the range, the beauty and the versatility of this brilliant musician. (Gene Lees)

Titles include: Yesterdays (Jerome Kern) * Du, Du, liegst mir im Herzen (Trad. / Clare Fischer) * Tahlia (Clare Fischer) * The Touch of Your Lips (Ray Noble) * Excerpt from Canonic Passacaglia (Clare Fischer) * Everything Happens to Me (Matt Dennis / Tom Adair) * Brunner-Schwerpunkt (Clare Fischer) * I Can't Get Started (Vernon Duke / Ira Gershwin).

SKU: AP.1-ADV6004

UPC: 805095060041. English.

Piano Quartet No. 1: For Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and Piano by Clare Fischer contains jazz elements without being jazz. Some of the melodic structures are quite bluesy.

ISBN 9783892211334. UPC: 805095113075. English.

Many different possibilities for harmonizing the same melody are illustrated and analyzed, using techniques by such influential arrangers and composers as Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Oliver Nelson, Gil Evans, and Clare Fischer. Techniques of melody harmonization are covered, along with linear writing, and counterpoint for 2, 3, 4, and 5 horns. A chapter on writing for the rhythm section clearly illustrates the techniques commonly used by jazz arrangers and composers. Six complete scores in concert key are ideal for analysis, for playing the horn parts on the piano, or for following the performances on the CD. An extensive chapter on form and development deals with extended compositional forms and the use of compositional techniques in writing for the small jazz ensemble. A useful discography is included at the end of each chapter.

Dans ce volume, beaucoup de différentes possibilités pour l'harmonisation de la même mélodie sont illustrées et analysées, en utilisant des techniques d'arrangeurs et compositeurs influents tels que Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Oliver Nelson, Gil Evans et Clare Fischer.

Contents: Preface * About the Chord Symbols Used in This Book * Melody Harmonization: The Basic Techniques and the Linear Approach * Writing for Two Horns * Writing for the Rhythm Section * Writing for Three Horns * Writing for Four Horns * Writing for Five Horns * Form and Development * Minor D * Blues for Barry * Beautiful Dreamer * Suite for Swee' Pea' * Appendix: I. Ranges and Transpositions of the Instruments Used in this Book * II. Articulations and Jazz Inflections Used in this Book * III. Basic Procedures for Score Layout * Bill Dobbins Discography.

SKU: AP.1-ADV8305

ISBN 9783892212966. UPC: 805095083057. English.

Dedicated to Richard Stoltzman, Sonatine is arranged for B-flat clarinet and piano by Clare Fisher.

SKU: AP.1-ADV20071

UPC: 805095200713. English.

The Evolution of Solo Jazz Piano is a study of solo piano styles developed by 24 of the most influential solo pianists from 1900 to the present. In order to clearly illustrate the specific contributions of the various pianists, Bill Dobbins composed a theme based on the well-known standard All of Me. By applying the stylistic approaches of the different pianists to the same theme, one becomes aware of the subtle yet evocative elements of each individual style. Common elements between Waller, Ellington, Tatum, Monk and Rowles, Tatum, Hines and Wilson, Smith and Ellington, Corea and Beirach etc., should make it clear that musical individuality is largely the result of the subconscious emphasis of some musical elements over others, rather than the self-conscious cultivation of originality for its own sake. We sincerely hope that this DVD may serve as a stimulus toward the further study of the solo jazz piano tradition in particular and for creative music in general.

Titles: Part 1: Traditional Styles Scott Joplin * Jelly Roll Morton * James P. Johnson * Willie The Lion Smith * Earl Fatha Hines * Thomas Fats Waller * Teddy Wilson * Duke Ellington * Art Tatum * Meade Lux Lewis * Pete Johnson * Jimmy Yancey * Part 2: Modern Styles Thelonious Monk * Bud Powell * Oscar Peterson * Erroll Garner * Lennie Tristano * Bill Evans * Clare Fischer * Jimmy Rowles * Cecil Taylor * Chick Corea * Keith Jarrett * Richie Beirach.

SKU: AP.1-ADV9408

UPC: 805095094084. English.

Saxology was originally formed in 1980, when the saxophone and rhythm sections of the top Eastman Jazz Ensemble got together. Since its beginning the group has received widespread acclaim including awards in 1981 and 1987 from Downbeat Magazine for the Best College Instrumental Jazz Group. Titles: Viper Cipher (Ramon Ricker) (6:37) * Times Lie (Chick Corea / arr. Ramon Ricker) (8:30) * Jones (Jerry Bergonzi / arr. Ramon Ricker) (6:09) * Gaviota (Clare Fischer / arr. Dirk Fischer / orch. Ramon Ricker) (7:35) * Creature Feature (Jerry Bergonzi / arr. Ramon Ricker) (6:51) * Prelude No. 5 (Bill Dobbins) (5:33) * Witch Hunt (Wayne Shorter / arr. Ramon Ricker) (7:48) * Black Narcissus (Joe Henderson / arr. Ramon Ricker) (7:08) * Evan's Dance (Bill Dobbins) (6:21) * Passing Glances (Ramon Ricker) (7:50).

SKU: AP.1-ADV33002

UPC: 805095330021. English.

Morning is a cha-cha that has evolved into a classic of the standard Latin jazz repertoire. In case the saxophone players don't double on flute and/or clarinet, there's an extra set of woodwind parts for additional woodwind players included. Morning can be performed with or without the string section.

SKU: AP.1-ADV33001

UPC: 805095330014. English.

Morning is a cha-cha that has evolved into a classic of the standard Latin jazz repertoire. In case the saxophone players don't double on flute and/or clarinet, there's an extra set of woodwind parts for additional woodwind players included. Morning can be performed with or without the string section.

UPC: 805095113068. English.

Many different possibilities for harmonizing the same melody are illustrated and analyzed, using techniques by such influential arrangers and composers as Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Oliver Nelson, Gil Evans, and Clare Fischer. Techniques of melody harmonization are covered, along with linear writing and counterpoint for 2, 3, 4, and 5 horns. A chapter on writing for the rhythm section clearly illustrates the techniques commonly used by jazz arrangers and composers. Six complete scores in concert key are ideal for analysis, for playing the horn parts on the piano, or for following the performances on the CD. An extensive chapter on form and development deals with extended compositional forms and the use of compositional techniques in writing for the small jazz ensemble. A useful discography is included at the end of each chapter.

Contents: Preface * About the Chord Symbols Used in this Book * Melody Harmonization: The Basic Techniques and the Linear Approach * Writing for Two Horns * Writing for the Rhythm Section * Writing for Three Horns * Writing for Four Horns * Writing for Five Horns * Form and Development * Minor D * Blues for Barry * Beautiful Dreamer * Suite for Swee' Pea' * Appendix.

SKU: AP.1-ADV20072

UPC: 805095200720. German.

Die Evolution des Solo Jazz Pianos ist eine Studie über 24 der einflussreichsten Solo Jazz Piano Stile, von 1900 bis heute. Um die spezifischen Beiträge der einzelnen Pianisten deutlich zu veranschaulichen, komponierte Bill Dobbins ein Thema, das auf der Akkordfolge des bekannten Standards All of Me basiert. Durch die Übertragung der stilistischen Eigenheiten auf ein und dasselbe Thema ist es möglich, die subtilen aber trotzdem einprägsamen Elemente jedes Stiles klar zu erkennen. Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen Waller, Ellington, Tatum, Monk und Rowles, Tatum, Hines und Wilson, Smith und Ellington, Corea und Beirach etc. veranschaulichen, dass musikalische Individualität größtenteils das Ergebnis unbewusster Bevorzugung bestimmter musikalischer Elemente ist, und nicht die Kultivierung der Originalität um ihrer selbst willen. Wir hoffen aufrichtig, daß diese DVD das Interesse am Solo Jazz Piano aber auch an kreativer Musik im allgemeinen anregt. LEHR-Programm gemäß § 14 JuSchG

Titles: Teil 1: Traditionelle Stile Scott Joplin * Jelly Roll Morton * James P. Johnson * Willie The Lion Smith * Earl Fatha Hines * Thomas Fats Waller * Teddy Wilson * Duke Ellington * Art Tatum * Meade Lux Lewis * Pete Johnson * Jimmy Yancey * Teil 2: Moderne Stile Thelonious Monk * Bud Powell * Oscar Peterson * Erroll Garner * Lennie Tristano * Bill Evans * Clare Fischer * Jimmy Rowles * Cecil Taylor * Chick Corea * Keith Jarrett * Richie Beirach.