Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Pete Fountain

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American musician Pete Fountain.

Last updated on November 13, 2024.

Pierre Dewey LaFontaine Jr., known professionally as Pete Fountain, was an American jazz clarinetist.

American - Musician | Born: July 3, 1930

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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

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

Pete Fountain

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

If you're making money people don't think you're playing Jazz. When you're not making money they think you're a great Jazz musician.

Pete Fountain