Swing low, sweet clarinet, jasmine jascd768 pete fountain has always played the music he loves whether it be at his famous club in new orleans, or when appearing regularly on network television shows, including more than 58 performances on the tonight show. The style and sound of pete fountain international clarinet. Interview with pete fountain experience new orleans. He later acquired pete fountains jazz club at the riverside hilton in downtown new orleans. The embodiment of the rich musical landscape of the city for which it was named, the leblanc pete fountain big easy bb clarinet is a professional clarinet the possesses extreme flexibility and excellent intonation. By the great pete fountain from the one of the best xmas albums ever. Marca pete fountain clarinet reed silver box designed by the legendary pete fountain, marca have been making these excellent reeds for some time now. Pete fountain candy clarinet merry christmas from pete. The king of jingaling fling is a new christmas mix of old vinyl nuggets, compiled for you by the king of jingaling. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news, and mustsee shows the moment they air. Does anyone have an opinion, good or bad, about this clarinet.
Study online clarinet lessons skype with a video recording also. While fountain is a sure bet, the new lawrence welk orchestra is something else again. Fountain and laughlin do many of the new orleans traditional jazz standards, sometimes trading choruses, sometimes playing melodies in unison. I got acquainted with henry while he was playing the lawrence welk show in branson mo. Pete fountain with the new lawrence welk orchestra. We always look forward to compiling our list at the end of the year and presenting you with our favorites. Sometimes he likes to have fun while he is working as you will see in this video. He owned his own club in the french quarter in the 1960s and 1970s. Candy clarinet, merry christmas lear jet flat pack 8 track tape. As the king of dixieland he has lent his name for over 30 years to the leblanc france 1611 model, with a 15. Pete fountains life story has been wholly in harmony with jazz, it has been part of his existence almost as far back as he could remember and in compiling this cd set we have taken a veritable feast of tracks from some of his lps covering the period 19591962. Pete is probably the bestknown clarinettist in popular music. There are many tools here to help you play the clarinet more easily and beautifully.
Swing low, sweet clarinet, an album by pete fountain on spotify. Pete fountain clarinet tiger rag from his 1967 lp music to turn you on. Free free clarinet trio sheet music sheet music pieces to download from. Leblanc pete fountain big easy leblanc pete fountain big easy 21. Pete fountain candy clarinet reel to reel 7 12 ips. Swing low, sweet clarinet by pete fountain on spotify. Albums include for the first time, pete fountain s new orleans, and the blues. He later acquired pete fountain s jazz club at the riverside hilton in downtown new orleans. May 01, 2010 yet, on the first tuesday and wednesday of each month, this stage is the only place fans get to hear the twin tandem clarinets of the world famous pete fountain and the soontobe world famous tim laughlin. Connect your spotify account to your account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any spotify app on any device or platform.
Merry christmas from pete fountain pete fountain on allmusic. Pete fountain s life story has been wholly in harmony with jazz, it has been part of his existence almost as far back as he could remember and in compiling this cd set we have taken a veritable feast of tracks from some of his lps covering the period 19591962. Nevertheless, theres no denying that petes a master of his instrument, or that hes quite comfortable in any context from duo to big band even though he hadnt recorded with a large ensemble for thirty years before taking part in big band blues. Clarinet, violin, guitar, ukulele, banjo, harmonica early intermediate digital download composed by pete smith died 1948.
Find pete fountain discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Find great deals on ebay for pete fountain clarinet. Jingle bells is one of the most recorded songs of all time. In 1964, my sophomore year of high school, my music teacher told me to get rid of my crummy plastic clarinet and buy a wood one. Jan 10, 2005 forums clarinet leblanc pete fountain big easy. Special features include nearby lodging, onsite rv parking, shuttle service, parasol parades, a swing set, and after glow party. Cd fountain, pete candy clarinet merry christmas from pete fountain default manufacturer click for track listing.
Fountain, pete candy clarinet merry christmas from pete fountain default manufacturer mp3 download 320kbps click to view song listing and other details. Jude from thomasville, ga al hirt was a big man with a big heart. Candy clarinet merry christmas from pete fountain 1960 coral records crl 757487 stereo crl 57487 mono side 1 1. In fact, some of his stellar fast phrases, i submit, simply cannot be performed on a fivering model. Fountain, pete swing low, sweet clarinet jasmine records. Pete is one of the most recorded clarinetists in music history, having recorded more than 92 albums, three of which have gone gold pete fountains new orleans, the rules and mr. This record is one of his very best, and can be heard in. I once read a pete fountain interview where he was asked the question, how do you get that inimitable pete fountain sound. Pete fountain clarinetfest blog international clarinet. Rick from san juan, united states chet atkins produced this, as well as cotton candy and the other early rca victor recordings of al hes the king hirt. Watch the video for candy clarinet from pete fountains candy clarinet. Klezmer is alive and the proof of that is the emergence of a new generation of talented young musicians and clarinet players who rejuvenate the spirit of klezmer. Go download ogden nashchristmas with ogden nash caedmon.
Merry christmas from pete fountain for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The hardest part was learning to read music because in the 30 years of banjo, i played by ear. Jun 03, 2016 pete fountain clarinet tiger rag from his 1967 lp music to turn you on. That pete fountain sound archive sax on the web forum. Due to popular demand we have now decided to import them to the uk. So go download pete fountaincandy clarinet coral crl 757487, stereo, 1966. The style and sound of pete fountain international. Watch the video for candy clarinet from pete fountain s candy clarinet. Santa claus is coming to town jingle bells youtube. Marca pete fountain clarinet reeds bb clarinet clarinet. Swing low, sweet clarinet, an album by pete fountain on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Leblanc clarinet fountain players pete dynamic beginner. Welcome to the clarinet mentors resource page free clarinet lessons for you to play more easily and quickly welcome to the clarinet mentors educational resources site. The best example would be in the jazz tune china boy that he recorded on the lp pete fountain day in new orleans coral 573. Chronicling the different periods of petes life, harrison presents how he became a national icon. He often jammed with clarinet player pete fountain. Candy clarinet merry christmas from pete fountain coral. Fountain someday sweetheart lawrence welk pete fountain and his band at hollywood. Legendary new orleans musician pete fountain first picked up a clarinet at 11 years old after a doctor suggested he play a wind instrument to strengthen his lungs. Ive been playing the banjo for 30 years in bluegrass bands and just took up the clarinet in march. Fountain returned to new orleans, played with the dukes of dixieland, then began leading bands under his own name.
Just like our old mixes, the adventures in carols, this mix is available for download. Youtube tv is a subscription streaming service that lets you watch live tv from major broadcast and popular cable networks. If you do not receive your download within 1 hour of checkout, check your spam folder. These are videos of myself playing famous songs on the clarinet. Grace kelly quartet, george cables trio, doug lawrence trio, pete amahl, more. Candy clarinet merry christmas from pete fountain discogs.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. He then recommended the pete fountain book, but ive looked everywhere and cant find it. In this touching tribute to pete fountain, gregory harrison examines the personal career and life of famed jazz clarinetist pete fountain. Pete fountain when the saints go marching in youtube. Falalalala presents the 2018 king of jingaling fling. Legendary new orleans musician, bourbon street club owner, and ambassador for the city pete fountain turns 84 years old today. We can try different mouthpiecesreed combos and leblanc clarinets but no one can really get his sound.
Yet, on the first tuesday and wednesday of each month, this stage is the only place fans get to hear the twin tandem clarinets of the world famous pete fountain and the soontobe world famous tim laughlin. This is a pete fountain, leblanc, jazz clarinet, model 1606s. Merry christmas from but never offered it as a download. The pete fountain story, published by regnery around 1972, and now out of print but easily obtainable from amazon and others. Nov 05, 2019 youtube tv is a subscription streaming service that lets you watch live tv from major broadcast and popular cable networks. I have not played it but i know someone that has had it for a few months and is selling it. Pete fountain, who maintained the traditions of new orleans clarinet. Richard, i hope you will allow me to share your story.
His new recording, titled paradise, features pete playing arrangements for clarinet, four trombones and rhythm section. Aug 06, 2016 pete is one of the most recorded clarinetists in music history, having recorded more than 92 albums, three of which have gone gold pete fountain s new orleans, the rules and mr. If you ever have the chance, pete is one of the warmest personable clarinet players you will ever meet. Jingle bell rock, ill be home for christmas, the little drummer boy, silver bells, white christmas, christmas is acomin. The only book length bio i know of pete fountain is a closer walk. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience. Aug 02, 2014 in this touching tribute to pete fountain, gregory harrison examines the personal career and life of famed jazz clarinetist pete fountain. Pete fountain picked up his first clarinet in 1941. I hold a 57 year record as having been the youngest clarinet teacher to have taught a winner of the international clarinet associations young artist competition. Nov 27, 2011 by the great pete fountain from the one of the best xmas albums ever. A great addition to your holiday program, and a perfect way to feature. List of artists who have recorded jingle bells wikipedia. Indeed, fountains contribution to the clarinet world was evident in his popularity. Jul 03, 2014 legendary new orleans musician, bourbon street club owner, and ambassador for the city pete fountain turns 84 years old today.
Best of 2010 here we are again with our second annual youtube video countdown from the past twelve months. Probably ghost written by bill neeley, it covers his new orleans origin and his career up to that time pretty well. Wood 1012s wow beautiful free bb leblanc us ship clarinet rapsodie 39. This album represents pete fountains early experimentation in fusing new orleans clarinet with the nashville sound of strings, background vocals, and smooth accompanyments. I may branch out to the piano later once i get good enough i am currently learning how to p. Merry christmas from pete fountain the christmas song, santa claus medley and more.
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