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Frank R. Fisher
Born (1926-10-18) October 18, 1926 (age 98)
Huntsville, Texas, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Trumpet

Frank R. Fisher was born on October 18, 1926. He is a talented jazz trumpeter, a person who arranges music, and a composer who writes music. He is one of the oldest jazz musicians still performing in the San Francisco Bay Area today.

Frank R. Fisher's Musical Journey

Frank R. Fisher is a well-known jazz musician from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He has been involved with music for more than 70 years! That's a very long time to be making music.

Early Days in Jazz

In the 1940s and 1950s, Frank Fisher was an important part of the jazz scene in the Fillmore District, San Francisco. The Fillmore District was a famous place for jazz music and culture during those years. Many great musicians played there.

Playing the Trumpet

Frank Fisher is best known for playing the trumpet. A trumpet is a brass instrument that makes a bright, clear sound. It's a key instrument in many jazz bands. As a music arranger, he helps decide which instruments play what parts in a song. As a composer, he creates new songs.

The Junius Courtney Band

Since the 1960s, Frank Fisher has been a member of the Junius Courtney Band. This shows how dedicated he is to music and to playing with the same group for many years. He continues to share his love for jazz music with audiences.

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