Background
Fischer, Louis Wayne was born on July 25, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Ralph Elmo and Jessie Ola Fischer.
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Fischer, Louis Wayne was born on July 25, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Ralph Elmo and Jessie Ola Fischer.
Student, North Texas State University, 1970-1974; Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance, U. Denver, 1991; Master of Arts in Composition, U. Denver, 1992; D in arts, Ball State University, 1997.
Bass player, Woody Herman Orchestra, New York City, 1976;
bass player, leader, Lou Fischer Big Band, 1976-1991;
bass player, Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band, Los Angeles, 1979;
bass player, Les Hooper Big Band, Los Angeles, 1979-1980;
bass player, The Crusaders, Los Angeles, 1979-1980;
music public, Lou Fischer Music Public, Inc., Evergreen, Colorado, 1982-1995;
bass player, Andy Williams, Los Angeles, 1982-1984;
bass player touring with, Bill Watrous Quartet, since 1988;
bass player touring with, Rich Matteson and Harvey Phillips TubaJazz, 1990-1994;
with, Red Rodney Quintet, 1991-1992;
assistant professor, director jazz ensemble, Capital U., Columbus, Ohio., since 1995. Clinician International Association Jazz Educators, numerous educational institutions and jazz camps worldwide, since 1980. Director Dallas Jazz Workshop, 1982-1983, Colorado Jazz Workshop, since 1988, Rhythm Section Workshop, Columbus, since 1995.
Member of faculty U. Denver, 1990-1992. Assistant director jazz studies Ball State University, 1992-1994.
Member International Association Jazz Educators (chairman new music sight-reading since 1988, co-chair leadership/advocacy committee, Outstanding Svc. award 1978, 85, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96).
Children: Patrick Taylor, Emily Christina Gail.