Name Carl Fischer | Role Composer | |
Died March 27, 1954, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States Albums Carl Fischer & Organic Groove Ensemble Similar People Frankie Laine, Paul Weston, Jo Stafford, Doris Day, Frank Bruno | ||
Carl T Fischer
Carl T. Fischer (1912–1954) was a Native American jazz pianist and composer. He worked with Frankie Laine, and composed Laine's 1945 hit song, "We'll Be Together Again".
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Background
Carl Theodore Fischer was born on April 9, 1912, in Los Angeles, California. Fischer's parents, of Cherokee descent, overcame poverty to provide him with music lessons.
Musical career
At the age of 32, Fischer joined a touring band and wrote some minor hits, which led to his work as an accompanist for Laine. With Laine's encouragement, Fischer wrote the musical, Tecumseh!, although it was never performed before Fischer's death.
Family
Fischer's daughters, Carol and Terry, formed The Murmaids, the group that had a hit recording of Popsicles and Icicles in 1964.
Death
Fischer died on March 27, 1954, in Sherman Oaks, California.