Of all the old LP's my parents owned this album is the only one I've kept...mostly because I fell in love with it back in college (I smuggeled it out of the house and my roomates and I played the crap out of it...still love it today..thanks for posting because i was wondering if these old recordings were lost...awsome to hear it on YT :)
I was given the Plenty of Pete Album in 1964 and absolutely went crazy listening to him. Couldn't come anywhere near his tone or playing but Pete was a great inspiration in my teenage years. Switched to piano later. Easier on the mouth.
There's an incredibly good sounding version of this song on Decca's "Best Of Pete Fountain" CD - very lively, sparkling and exciting. Amazon also has it as an MP3.
When I first started playing drums I used to play to this song / album mainly on speed 16 because I couldn't keep up with Jack Sperling. Amazing but a "vastly under rated" drummer.
My dads poor album was full of ticks and scratches from playing over and over so many times during my practices!
What a nice touch he added.
The coolest thing is Jack flew in to N.O. from LA and never rehearsed. This whole live album was played right from the heart / soul!
@Copterdl Jack Sperling was not underrated. MANY know of his greatness! Especially in LA. he just wasn't a media drummer. He did his job and went home. But he plays on and on in my heart. John-Hans Melcher "theQuietDrummer"
@johnnyzing Yes, since posting this I have looked up links for Jack Sperling and found out that he had played for many of the 40's big bands. I thought Buddy Rich had the best feel back then and come to find out that many of the songs that I thought was Buddy's fine touch was in fact Jack himself.
Thanks for the reply.
Jack's polished drumming is also living on in my heart as well.
@Copterdl Alright! Thanks for the comment. Yup, Jack had the master feel and a gentleman to boot. That's where my emulation wants to be. John-Hans "theQuietDrummer"
Wow, Jim. That is some smoking clarinet not to mention the other musicians. Just gives me more to reach for - just love Pete's arpeggios and clear top notes.
Of all the old LP's my parents owned this album is the only one I've kept...mostly because I fell in love with it back in college (I smuggeled it out of the house and my roomates and I played the crap out of it...still love it today..thanks for posting because i was wondering if these old recordings were lost...awsome to hear it on YT :)
johnnycakeslim 2 months ago
I was given the Plenty of Pete Album in 1964 and absolutely went crazy listening to him. Couldn't come anywhere near his tone or playing but Pete was a great inspiration in my teenage years. Switched to piano later. Easier on the mouth.
vanislefan1 2 months ago
Jack Sperling was the first inspiration when Dave Weckl was young (like 11/12 years old) .... I'm so glad to found this music here! Thx for posting
PedroGonzalezMusic 6 months ago
There's an incredibly good sounding version of this song on Decca's "Best Of Pete Fountain" CD - very lively, sparkling and exciting. Amazon also has it as an MP3.
86Leinad 7 months ago
LOVE THIS!! I've been playing clarinet since the 5th grade, and i listen to this whenever i need to be reminded of what an amazing instrument it is!
theultimatetapir 7 months ago
@theultimatetapir Hi
That's when I started playing clarinet, the 5th grade. Pete is an amazing player!
JimV33 7 months ago
Comment removed
theultimatetapir 7 months ago
@JimV33 oh that's awesome!! I agree he's an amazing player, and you are as well!! thanks for posting these videos!!
theultimatetapir 7 months ago
Jack Sperling was one of the greats and this song/album is one of the best period. I would give just about anything for a cd of this whole concert.
Dardrum 1 year ago
When I first started playing drums I used to play to this song / album mainly on speed 16 because I couldn't keep up with Jack Sperling. Amazing but a "vastly under rated" drummer.
My dads poor album was full of ticks and scratches from playing over and over so many times during my practices!
What a nice touch he added.
The coolest thing is Jack flew in to N.O. from LA and never rehearsed. This whole live album was played right from the heart / soul!
Great stuff. RIP Jack!
Copterdl 1 year ago
@Copterdl Jack Sperling was not underrated. MANY know of his greatness! Especially in LA. he just wasn't a media drummer. He did his job and went home. But he plays on and on in my heart. John-Hans Melcher "theQuietDrummer"
johnnyzing 1 year ago
@johnnyzing Yes, since posting this I have looked up links for Jack Sperling and found out that he had played for many of the 40's big bands. I thought Buddy Rich had the best feel back then and come to find out that many of the songs that I thought was Buddy's fine touch was in fact Jack himself.
Thanks for the reply.
Jack's polished drumming is also living on in my heart as well.
Copterdl 1 year ago
@Copterdl Alright! Thanks for the comment. Yup, Jack had the master feel and a gentleman to boot. That's where my emulation wants to be. John-Hans "theQuietDrummer"
johnnyzing 1 year ago
When I was 14 yo I had already bought 14 Pete Fountain albums.
Jazz wise this was the best he ever made. There is more music from this concert that was never released. A university in LA has the tapes.
Don't know who has the rights to this music but it might explain why this concert has never been released on CD.
flat5flat9flat13 1 year ago
Wow, Jim. That is some smoking clarinet not to mention the other musicians. Just gives me more to reach for - just love Pete's arpeggios and clear top notes.
trydreamin 2 years ago
Jack Sperling, one of the all time greatest swing drummers, one of the first pioneers of double bass drums -wise choice Pete!
tedmackenzie 2 years ago
Quel régal !!
meaume 2 years ago