Quotes by Pete Fountain

About Pete Fountain:

Pete Fountain is a world-renowned American clarinetist based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He has played jazz, Dixieland, Pop Jazz, Honky-Tonk Jazz, Pop, and Creole music.
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You know, it's funny... when you're making money, people don't think you're playing jazz. Now when you're not making money, people think that you're a good jazz musician.

Pete Fountain

What we used to say was whoever had the bow tie got to lead the band. There was never any jealousy.

Pete Fountain

If I had grown up in any place but New Orleans, I don't think my career would have taken off. I wouldn't have heard the music that was around this town. There was so much going on when I was a kid.

Pete Fountain

I was improvising before I was reading music. I was just trying to play things on the clarinet by ear. I think my ear is one of my greatest assets.

Pete Fountain

Author Bio

  • NamePete Fountain
  • DescriptionAmerican clarinetist
  • BornJuly 3, 1930
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionMusician; Clarinetist