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What did Clare Fischer do?
Douglas Clare Fischer (October 22, 1928 – January 26, 2012) was an American keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader.
What style of music did Clare Fischer do?
Clare Fischer's styles were Jazz, bossa nova, Afro-Cuban jazz, fusion, funk, classical, third stream, vocal, pop.
Where did Clare Fischer work?
Clare Fischer worked as the pianist and arranger for the vocal group the Hi-Lo's in the late 1950s.
Did Clare Fischer have any early influences?
Clare Fischer was influenced by the music of Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Machito and others.
Did Clare Fischer work with anyone else?
Clare Fischer also worked with Bud Shank, Cal Tjader, Prince, Robert Palmer.

Question: Did he get any awards when he was in his early stage?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Clare Fischer get any awards when he was in his early stage?