Steve Fischer - Saxophone - Band Leader
The very same  big band sound that filled America's dance and concert halls over a half century ago is alive and swingin' right here baby!
 

No big band would be complete without a smooth  jazz singer.   From her playful renditions of "Makin' Whoopee" and "Lorelei" to the jazzy "Sway" and "All Of Me," Nancy Fischer fills the bill like none other. Bandleader, Steve (no fool) Fischer is all wrapped up with his sweet wife even more than his saxophone. Let's just say he has a keen eye for the finer things in life! Local jazz buff Maurice Huff says there's no better band and singer in the state!

The Straight Ahead Big Band plays a wide variety of music associated with famous big bands, and especially the "straight-ahead" style of bands such as those led by Count Basie. (Hence the name of the group.) 

The Big Band now has four CDs  available, as well as one from the Straight Ahead Jazz Combo, the all-purpose small group for the times or places where the full ensemble just won't fit.  So if you don't get the local radio stations that are playing our music, go to Sunset Market, Clyde's Entertainment Center, Bernie's Guitar, the Turtle Bay gift shop, Music Max, Highland Art Center, or log on to https://cdbaby.com/all/redfisch and get the latest great music from this fine group.

Contact us now about 

Our new CD!

Nancy Fischer - Vocalist

More Photos 

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Mitch Hawley
Tenor Sax            Doctor Mitch Hawley started out in his youth wanting to play professional baseball ...
Todd Wright       Trombone                   Born in the shadow of a famous Roman fountain...         More>

 

Tracy Manuel            Percussion
Tracy was born on a dark and ominously stormy night ... More>

 

Look for our Christmas CD at all the usual sources, or call Steve and have him send you a few. Only $15 and No extra charge for shipping. 

Pay up, get the CD, nobody gets hurt.

This is a great gift!

Take the A-Train 
Smooth
Spring Can Really Hang 
You  Up the Most
Teach Me Tonight
When I Fall in Love
Cherry Pink
Jean
Basie Straight Ahead
Making Whoopee 
Santa Baby
 All I Want For Christmas
Amazing Grace
 I'll Be Seeing you
I Was the Last One To Know
I Wish You Love
Summertime
Over the Rainbow
America: My Country
I've Got the World on a String 

Click HERE for the Shasta All Star Jazz Project

 

In addition, we have incorporated the Straight Ahead Big Band Institute,           a 501(C)(3) nonprofit dedicated to carrying on the work of promoting the preservation of Big Bands, Big Band Jazz, and the music of the Big Band Era.  We will stress live performance, education and work with youth groups. 

The Jazz Project above is the newest effort in the works.

Your donations are tax deductible. For information on how to donate or help us, call 530-221-3398.

 


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