Howard Fischer, Filmmaker Bio

Born in the Bronx, New York in 1939. Played street games and bonded with 16 friends of similar age (subject of first film). Played high school and college baseball and basketball. Originally aspired to play major league baseball. Instead created four distinct careers.

As an attorney, specialized in the arts, representing music, dance, theatre and film organizations and individuals. Wrote for various publications on law and the arts.

In 1972 founded and became the Executive Director of the New York Jazz Museum in New York City. By 1975 he had raised enough money to purchase its own building in midtown Manhattan and eventually amassed an archive of over 25,000 items. He produced exhibits, film programs, posters and booklets as well as live music and a jazz puppet show for children. In 1977 a power struggle destroyed the Museum.

From 1977 to 1987 wrote and published a few books and newsletters. In 1988 founded, published and edited a newspaper, entitled Treasure Chest, that specialized in antiques and collectibles. It was sold in 1996.

Started the fourth career in 1996 - documentary filmmaking. Wrote, produced and directed the acclaimed film THE HOLLAND AVENUE BOYS: A SUCCESS STORY. (See above).

In 2004 wrote book entitled JAZZ EXPOSÉ: THE NEW YORK JAZZ MUSEUM AND THE POWER STRUGGLE THAT DESTROYED IT.

In 2006 he wrote the book THE HOLLAND AVENUE BOYS: A Success Story. (http://www.HollandAvenueBoys.com)

Has continued his business of selling music memorabilia with a web site and monthly sales in New York City. (See http://www.musiccollecting.com)