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", is an United States/American clarinetist based in New Orleans. He has played jazz, Dixieland and Creole music.
If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous musicians! More Pete Fountain on Wikipedia.There was no question about doing it. We had a meeting and everybody wanted to march.
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.
What we used to say was whoever had the bow tie got to lead the band. There was never any jealousy.
He was one of the best trumpet players all around the world. He had everything -- technique, stamina, education.
I spent four hours at the hospital, they ran all the blood tests, all the other ones, and didn't find anything. I still don't know what it was. I feel better, but not back to normal.
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.
There will never be another like him. He was loved by trumpet players all over the world.
We found a bracelet and a ring. Everything else was gone. All the things I wanted to leave to my kids.
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