New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Carl Fischer, trumpet player, multi-instrumentalist and member of the iconic Billy Joel, Diana Ross, and Blood Sweat &
Tears bands, is proud to announce the release of his single "Pure Imagination" from the new project "Standards with Strings" at https://www.fischmusic.com. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the single will go to benefit children's hospital charities.
"Pure Imagination", a collaboration with established producer Andy Snitzer, gives an exciting and original take on this classic movie standard, featuring the lush lyrical side of Fischer's playing that is more commercial, but still with a dash of fireworks thrown in that can only be described as Carl Fischer!
The "Standards with Strings" project embraces the ever-changing music industry and focuses on releasing singles periodically in volumes. "Either change with it or get left behind. Shifting focus to frequently releasing singles keeps people engaged and new content constantly flowing," says Fischer. Singles will focus on original arrangements of standards, with strings, from the great American songbook.
Fischer's career in the music industry has spanned all genres and has placed him in a circle with a virtual who's who of the music world. This includes multiple groups of Fischer's own incarnation.
The previously released CD, "Adverse Times", by Carl Fischer & Organic Groove Ensemble, was released in 2009 to rave reviews and reached high placement on multiple music charts. The music can still be found in rotation. Organic Groove was founded in 2001, with its well-received 2003, self-titled, release still having success in the digital market.
In 2011, Fischer also started the Carl Fischer Nouveau Big Band, featuring a small big band that was a mainstay in the New York City club scene as well as headlining jazz festivals.
From his current national and international touring schedules performing with, and being a featured soloist for, pop icon Billy Joel, Motown Legend Diana Ross, and Contemporary Jazz-Rock American group Blood Sweat and Tears, to a over a decade stint with the late jazz great Maynard Ferguson, one constant has remained and has been Fischer's mantra during this latest endeavor. "Try to stay true to yourself and achieve your own sound while conveying emotion through a melody, which is probably one of the hardest things a musician can do."
Fischer's goal is to take music from the "Standards with Strings" series into symphony halls throughout the country featuring full orchestras and performances at major music festivals.
