album · May 1, 1958

Lawrence Welk Presents Pete Fountain

This 1958 album, released on the PnR label, features Pete Fountain's signature clarinet work in a collection of standards. It captures the artist in a pivotal moment, transitioning from his high-profile sideman role to establishing his own influential career.

Pete Fountain is a New Orleans jazz clarinetist, best known for his smooth, swinging style. In 1958, he was a rising star in the traditional jazz scene, having recently left the Lawrence Welk Orchestra.

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