Carl T. Fischer (April 9, 1912 – March 27, 1954) was a Native American jazz pianist and composer.
Carl Theodore Fischer was born on April 9, 1912, in Los Angeles, California.
Fischer's parents, of Cherokee descent, overcame poverty to provide him with music lessons.
[1] At the age of 32, Fischer joined a touring band and wrote some minor hits, which led to his work as an accompanist for Laine.
[1] Fischer's daughters, Carol and Terry, formed The Murmaids, the group that had a hit recording of "Popsicles and Icicles" in 1964.