This 1959 album, "The Blues," captures Pete Fountain and his orchestra in a period of significant artistic growth, showcasing his masterful clarinet work on a program of blues-inflected jazz standards.
- The album was released by Vintage Jazz in August 1959.
- The recording features Pete Fountain and his orchestra.
- The album's genre is listed as jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues.
Pete Fountain is a New Orleans clarinetist known for his blend of Dixieland, jazz, and blues. In 1959, he was a rising star, having recently left the popular George Shearing Quintet to form his own group.
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