Pete Fountain performs LIVE at his Induction into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame - LMHOF

[Cecil1575]

Here is Pete Fountain to remind you of our visit to New Orleans. Enjoy dear Richard

Love,

Uncle Cecil

[hereje1944]

Dude, I appreciate where you're coming from, BUT...

I have been a clarinetist for 56 years and started college on a clarinet scholarship.  My comments about Fountain are NOT based on who I like the best. They are based on familiarity with and control of his instrument, not to mention his natural ability to feel and interpret the music that he plays. Like who you want, but there was no better clarinetist in the 20th century and was the greatest living clarinet virtuoso for a very long time..

[jazzgent]

He sounds so great here!!!

[pisser1953]

I think that in Pete's hey day, nobody could touch him as far as dixieland music. His music will live on for generations to come. Some day someone will develop a different style and sound to equal the talent that has made Pete famous. Live on Pete.

[harleyboy120]

Pete is infact "Benny Goodman"...."ask him"......They are both ""the best"!!!

[pegcage]

I never could figure out if he or Benny Goodman is the best! Actually, Pete could give Benny a good run, I think. I saw him in person several times and met him on St. Charles Street when he marched with his club.

[hereje1944]

@pegcage I can answer that. I've been a clarinetist for 56 years and have studied both of them, as well as Artie Shaw, Irving Fazola and others. There is no doubt that Fountain is the best clarinetist in the history of the instrument, at least in my opinion. Goodman was a Jewish kid living in New York, where jazz wasn't prominent. Certainly, you don't find a lot of soul driven music in a Jewish household. Goodman played swing music and some jazz. Pete plays blues, Dixieland and jazz. No 1

[jazzgent]

@hereje1944 As much as I love Pete and I do love him more than you can know, he is not the best clarinetist in history. If we are talking jazz, Eddie Daniels is without doubt the best. And I love Benny who is right up there. I am not talking who I like the best as you are. Eddie has re-invented the instrument. Love who you want, I won't argue but Eddie no one can touch.

[FrankySnot]

Now that's just wonderful, wonderful!

[PaineLover]

Love, love , love Pete Fountain! 26 yrs ago, I met him when I went to see him perform at his club in the Hilton Hotel (Poydras @ the Pacific). He was a doll, so gracious....and sweet.  Loved this video. Thanks a million for posting.

[allikatzpop]

I'm SOOO homesick...listening to Pete brings back memories of my youth and the city I love...We love ya Pete....

[skitrees]

THANK YOU!!! This post meant so much to me. I had tears in my eyes as I watched and listened to this wonderful event. Pete has been such a fine example of everything "right" in music for so many years. I first heard Pete when I was 16 years old, and I finally got to attend one of his performances just last October (2008) some 20+ years later. I'll steal Pete's own saying to go back at him..."Keep Tootin'" Pete!!! We love you! Thank you, again, for posting this wonderful event!!