#petefountain

[projazznet]

Jazz Icons Born on July 3: Johnny Hartman, Dr. Lonnie Smith & Pete Fountain Celebrating the incredible lives and legacies of three influential jazz legends born on July 3rd. From smooth baritone vocals to soulful organ grooves and signature clarinet tones, these artists left an unforgettable mark on music history. Musicians Featured:

Johnny Hartman (July 3, 1923 – September 15, 1983) – An American jazz singer known for his lush, rich baritone voice and his legendary 1963 collaboration album with saxophonist John Coltrane.

Dr. Lonnie Smith (July 3, 1942 – September 28, 2021) – An unparalleled master of the Hammond B3 organ, a vital member of the George Benson quartet, and a prominent Blue Note solo artist.

Pete Fountain (July 3, 1930 – August 6, 2016) – A celebrated American jazz clarinetist known for his sweet, fluid tone and his deep-rooted impact on the Dixieland jazz scene. If you enjoyed learning about these jazz masters, please remember to Like, Share, and Comment below! Brought to you by @projazznet

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Pete Fountain – Alive In New Orleans

“Although this Laserlight release does list the correct personnel and songs (which puts it a cut above some of the other Laserlight budget sets), there is no mention on this 1998 CD that the music is from 1977 and that it was formerly put out as a First American LP. The liner notes only deal with Fountain’s early days (pre-1960) and are therefore irrelevant to the release. It is a pity, because the music is actually quite good. Veteran clarinetist Pete Fountain, who had not recorded a strong jazz set as a leader in about a dozen years, heads a spirited octet that included tenor saxophonist Eddie Miller, both Jack Delaney and Jim Duggan on trombones, trumpeter Mike Serpas, pianist Earl Vuiovich (misspelled here as “Volovich”), bassist Oliver Felix and drummer Charlie Lodice. The band mostly performs Fountain’s usual Dixieland repertoire with highlights being “Jazz Me Blues,” “Struttin’ with Some Barbeque,” “Margie” and “Indiana.” There is an unidentified vocalist on a couple of tracks (Delaney?) who is okay for this setting. Worth picking up by Dixieland fans despite the erratic packaging.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

[gloriamoncada]

#petefountain #memorial #jazzfest (at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots)

[gloriamoncada]

@jazzfest #secondline #dedication to#petefountain (at New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival - Bruce Springsteen)

[tamicurtis]

Time to get your fest on people!!!!! The "little gallery that could" Tami Curtis Gallery 5523 Magazine St., is open for business this weekend and I will also be exhibiting on Sunday at the festival in Spanish Plaza! I will have a handful of my remarqued Limited edition posters from the French quarter fest collection of 2011 2013 and 2015! #FrenchQuarterFestPosters #KermitRuffins #PeteFountain #LittleFreddieKing #TamiCurtisGallery #FrenchQuarterFestival (at Tami Curtis)

[chickrawker]

#nowspinning #petefountain - I Got You Under My Skin found while #cratedigging at #nolamixrecords⚜ #vinyl #vinyligclub #nolalife

[jazzlunatique]

Alas Pete Fountain we hardly knew ye. #petefountain #jazz #louisianastatemuseum

[lastatemuseum]

We would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of New Orleans jazz legend Pete Fountain. His fluid clarinet tunes live on in the songs that forever fill this city, as well as the world, with his playful joy. He loved his city, and our city loved him back even more. #petefountain #jazz #clarinet #neworleans Images (in order): Portrait of Pete Fountain with clarinet from the collection of Dr. Edmond Souchon, 1978.118(B).03151; Louis Cottrell marching and playing clarinet with Pete Fountain in a parade, 1978.118(B).02440b; Pete Fountain sitting on a stoop, 1978.118(B).07024; Pete Fountain playing clarinet, walking with the Half Fast Walking Club of New Orleans, Louisiana, 1978.118(B).03182; Pete Fountain playing clarinet on stage, 1978.118(B).03147; Portrait of Pete Fountain, while with Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music, signed "To a wonderful Guy Thanks Doc, Pete Fountain," 1978.118(B).03153; Pete Fountain playing the clarinet in a swimming pool, 1978.118(B).03132. All images from the New Orleans Jazz Club Collections. (at New Orleans, Louisiana)