Clare Fischer Salsa Picante ( Discovery, 1980) Full Album Latin Jazz

I would not be me without Clare Fischer Herbie Hancock Grammywinning composer, arranger, band leader and multiinstrumentalist, Dr Douglas Clare Fischer has a special place in jazz and pop history. Initially a player in The HiLos band, he quickly moved on to arrange music for Donald Byrd and Dizzy Gillespie before making his mark with the influential Latin, Jazz standards Morning and Pensativa. By the 70s he was in hot demand. He capitalised on his widespread appeal by running a parallel career, working with Prince, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson and numerous other popstars. In 1975 he joined a group headed by vibraphonist Cal Tjader, an accomplished Latin jazz musician. The experience inspired Fischer to bring together a collection of Latin musicians under the Salsa Picante umbrella. This album celebrates their exploration of Salsa, Bossa Nova and Latintinged jazz. Fischer masterfully engineers a unique sound with his daring Rhodes and electric piano work. Hes joined by Poncho Sanc