Howard Fishman

Artist Description

A pioneer of the Brooklyn music scene, Howard Fishman's exuberant, spontaneous, and unvarnished music has made him a favorite of audiences and critics alike. Ever-evolving and increasingly difficult to pin down, Fishman filters a deep passion for New Orleans jazz, Brooklyn soul, open-hearted country, blues and gospel music through a completely original, experimental aesthetic, to create a sound entirely his own.

Fishman has headlined at some of the most prestigious venues in the US and abroad, including: The Lincoln Center American Songbook, The Steppenwolf Theatre, The Blue Note, The Pasadena Playhouse, Duke Performances, The Great American Music Hall, and Le Petit Journal in Paris. A testament to his wide-ranging appeal, Fishman has appeared on bills with such diverse artists as: Odetta, Yo Yo Ma, Maceo Parker, Robyn Hitchcock, Madeleine Peyroux and Allen Holdsworth.

He is a frequent NPR guest, making feature-length appearances on "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross, "World Cafe,” "The Leonard Lopate Show," “Word of Mouth” and "Soundcheck" among others.  Fishman will release his tenth CD, "The Howard Fishman Quartet Vol. III: Moon Country" on October 4, 2011.