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

 

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.


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This quote is just one of 9 total Pete Fountain quotes in our collection. Pete Fountain is known for saying '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.' as well as some of the following quotes.

I think maybe it was just depression about all the stuff that happened. All the things we lost. All the disruption. And then you look around and see all the stuff still messed up. It just sort of grinds you down.

Pete Fountain

There was no question about doing it. We had a meeting and everybody wanted to march.

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

He was one of the best trumpet players all around the world. He had everything -- technique, stamina, education.

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