2019-07-14
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In den vergangenen 60 Jahren hat sich im Glarnerland eine kleine, aber feine Jazz-Szene entwickelt, die immer wieder mit kreativen musikalischen Eigengewächsen und spektakulären Bigbands auf sich aufmerksam machte.
Am 1. Juni 2019 präsentieren Werner Fischer und Fredy Bühler im Gesellschaftshaus die Neuauflage des Buches «Jazz im Glarnerland» sowie die erstmals zusammengestellte «Glarus Jazz Discography»
2019-04-27
We are happy to announce the digital re-release of Werner Fischer's and Michael Giger's guitar duo recording from July 2007, originally released in 2009 on Altrisuoni Records - The Swiss Jazz Label.
"Delta Blues meets Django Reinhardt's gypsy heart - with tremendous musical sensitivity and without rivalry the two guitarists cover a wide stylistic field from the music of the 1930s until today." (Bruno Spörri)
Listen to it on Spotify or download it from Amazon!
2019-04-19
Seven Days! Nur noch 7 Tage warten bis zum weltweiten digitalen Release der wunderbaren Mundartsongs von TIGERBALSAM! mit Lyrics von Jan Krohn, der einzigartigen Stimme von Estella Benedetti und den fabulösen Gitarren von Michael Giger und Werner Tian Fischer. Freude herrscht!
Listen to it on Spotify or download it from Amazon!
2019-03-21
We are happy to announce the digital release of Panda's Delight, a trio recording dating back to the two hottest days of summer 2005.
On July 27 & 28, 2005, Werner Fischer recorded together with Fridolin Berger (b) and Gabriel Schiltknecht (dr) at Mapple Beach Studios Braunwald the following tracks: Travels - Berimbau - Here, There and Everywhere - Two For The Road - James - St. Thomas - Polkadots & Moonbeams.
Listen to it on Spotify or download it from Amazon!
2019-03-04
Gestern waren wir nochmals zu Gast im Studio des Klangmagiers Patrik Schwitter, wo wir ihm beim Erstellen der final edits für unser Duo/Trioalbum 'Fishberger's Fancy' (Werner Fischer, Fridolin Berger und special guest Denise Steinegger) zuschauen durften. Wir freuen uns sehr!
2019-02-28
Biattel George was sighted at the Lucerne carnival giving away handfuls of confetti.
2019-1-23
In early October, Fishberger's Fancy recorded at Soundfarm Studio in Obernau. With the great assistance of sound magician Patrik Schwitter, Werner Fischer and Fridel Berger recorded five acoustic pieces (Here Comes The Sun, Snowflight, La Bicicletta, Kepler 452b, Hazel) and another four jazz tunes (Line for Lyons, The View, Hide And Seek, Bock To Bock) together with superb saxophonist Denise Steinegger.
We've just received the mixes of the jazz selections and boy! do they sound GREAT!!! please read the account by eminent engineer Patrik Schwitter.
2019-1-1
Frank says: "It's a new day. It's a new year. Time to listen to the Altrisuoni Trilogy again - albeit it's timeless." https://werner-fischer.ch/shop
2018-12-23
Together with Travelogue's renowned rhythm section - Gabriel Schiltknecht on drums and Fredi Meli on electric bass - Werner Fischer has recently started to rehearse a new program that includes many lovely tunes by guitar greats John Scofield, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny and Mike Stern alongside their own original material. The new trio goes under the name of Travelagogo.
> TRAVELAGOGO: the exciting new power trio featuring the lithe and lyrical guitar of Werner Fischer, the powerhouse bass playing of long-time NYC resident Fredi Meli and the energetic drumming of Gabriel Schiltknecht! <
2018-12-19
"My light is out, theirs isn't." - Mr Zappa strongly recommends the Travelogue Trilogy for a musically enlightening trip on a small budget. Get it now! Before your light grows dim. https://werner-fischer.ch/shop
2018-10-05
Fishberger's Fancy have just finished recording at Soundfarm Studio in Obernau. With the great assistance of sound magician Patrik Schwitter, Werner Fischer and Fridel Berger recorded five acoustic pieces on October 4 (Here Comes The Sun, Snowflight, La Bicicletta, Kepler 452b, Hazel) and another four jazz tunes (Line for Lyons, The View, Hide And Seek, Bock To Bock) together with the superb saxophonist Denise Steinegger on October 5. We're greatly looking forward to the mixing sessions!
2018-09-29
We are happy to share the launch of a fresh new werner-fischer.ch, expertly designed and programmed by Thomas Hildbrand.
Come on in and check it out!
Furthermore, the Sam Truempy Memorial Jazz Coalition and the Fischer-Wickihalder Jazz Coalition have also found new homes.
2018-07-28
Anfang Oktober begeben sich Fishberger's Fancy ins Studio nach Obernau. In der Soundfarm werden Werner Fischer und Fridel Berger eine Handvoll folkige und jazzige Stücke einspielen, darunter einige Eigenkompositionen des Gitarristen. Technisch betreut und unterstützt werden sie vom Klangmagier Patrik Schwitter. Die Tenoristin Denise Steinegger wird sich ebenfalls im Laufe der Session einfinden und einigen Stücken ihren musikalischen Glanz aufsetzen.
2018-06-01
The Sam Trümpy Memorial Jazz Coalition's live recording from 2007 has recently been re-released on Spotify. Feel free to have a listen and enjoy the great music!
2018-03-30
Following their instrumental debut ('Eastbound', 2003) and two studio productions with singers Sophie Dunér ('Chinese Soul', 2011) and Coco Rouzier ('The Light Is On', 2016), Werner Fischer and his band Travelogue present their new album 'Foreclosure', a passionate instrumental live recording. The line-up consists of saxophonist Jürg Wickihalder, drummer Gabriel Schiltknecht, pianist Roberto Domeniconi and bassist Fredi Meli. In addition to Fischer's driving jazz compositions, the recording shows the lyrical sides of the band as well as a certain affinity for free improvisation. Visit us at our new website!
2018-01-09
Travelogue's brand-new website is up and running. Our splendid new home was expertly designed and programmed by Thomas Hildbrand. You are all welcome to have a look and linger for a while: travelogue.ch