One of the best clarinetists ever. As a kid I loved his Dixieland licorice stick.
One of the best clarinetists ever. As a kid I loved his Dixieland licorice stick.
I was not too familiar with his music as I'm not too much of a Dixieland fan - but I must admit he had a beautiful tone and great control. Its always enjoyable to hear someone who has mastered his/her instrument and Pete Fountain definitely was in that class.
Here's a nice clip from a Johnny Carson Show -it shows his range and his craft which should be just enough for some people to leave it at that or go search for some more. Even though I enjoyed it, I am probably in the former category.
My aunt knew him. he gave me an autographed picture when I was 8 years old and a clarinet student. RIP Pete
The man had phenomenal skills even late in his careeer.
HTTPS://YouTube.com/LlMtGaFlmP0
RIP Pete
RIP. I remember him.
Saw him and Al Hirt together in 1980 in Detroit. Quite a thrill for a young adult to add that duo to the list of music legends I'd seen.
Haven't spun any of his vinyl in a long while.....overdue now.
"The woods would be very silent if the only birds that sang were those who sang best..." - Henry David Thoreau
My brother Freddy was a clarinetist from 3rd grade through junior high. Pete was his hero.
Lou
Looking forward to my day in court.
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