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spreadjoy 15th Nov 2016		CD Album Pete Fountain - Live Performance In New Orleans (1987)	Review The Artist on this CD is noted as Pete Fountain And Other All-Star Dixielanders, points to a generic term for various groups & band members not individually annoted (whilst Pete was the Front Man). Album was originally released on RCA Camden LP in 1962 CAL-727 (Mono), it was released again in 1964 only difference was the number CAL-727 (E) then in 1972 was re-issued on an interesting label Pickwick Camden CAS-727, this time in re-channeled Stereo, the original number was CAL-727 then CAS-727, Pickwick used the RCA Camden release number. The songs in one form or another appear on many of Pete's recordings both Coral/Decca and Independents. It is a collection of Dixieland Standards. The two afore mentioned LPs are available for viewing at 45worlds.com vinyl albums. 3 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
spreadjoy 2nd Nov 2016		CD Album Pete Fountain - I Got Rhythm (1997)	Review Just cast your eyes over the composers of this group of songs, except for a couple, straight out of the 1930s/1940s. All re-issues 1 person found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
spreadjoy 2nd Nov 2016		CD Album Pete Fountain - Dixieland Classics (1999)	Review Funny name for this CD. It was originally released as a 2CD set (unsighted). Dixieland Classics, well, OK if you insist. I know I harp on this fact but it is a wonderful sampler for anyone who does not know Pete. Whilst true Dixieland appears on this album in it's true form, Muskrat Ramble, Basin Street Blues & Honky Tonk, The other tracks are done with a Pete Fountain twist. Amazing Grace, Gospel - San Antonio Rose, Walking The Floor Over You, Country - It Had To Be You, You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, 40's Pop. Put the CD on random, it becomes a lucky dip of beautiful music. If by chance you are looking for cheap used CDs try secondspin.com (great prices and amazingly fair postage even internationally) 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
spreadjoy 1st Nov 2016		CD Album Pete Fountain - The Best Of Dixieland (2001)	Review This CD is without doubt a Pete Fountain CD. Pete Fountain plays Clarinet on ALL tracks. It is an important CD because it displays some very early work by Pete. One of the collaborators on this CD is Benny Harrel, Petes' Son-in-law & Manager for decades. Track 1. Was recorded in 1950 and released on a Clef 78 (untraced) Track 2 & 3. Was recorded in 1951 and released on the Mercury Album "Strictly Dixie" MC 20151 (12 track LP), there was a later Mercury Album by the Basin Street Six featuring Pete Fountain "Basin Street Six" MG 25111, 8 track 10" Tracks 4-7 From Coral Album CRL 757401 "Music From Dixie" (1961) see this site LPs Tracks 8-19 From Coral Album CRL 757440 "South Rampart Street Parade" (1963) see this site Track 20 From Coral Album CRL 757503 "Walking Through New Orleans" see this site Noted on paperwork that most tracks remastered from record, noise persists. Well mastered. It is sad that the original tapes of his Coral product do not exist. A fine album as a sampler of Petes' fine dixieland work. Check his LPs on this site for a comprehensive list. Pete recorded with many different groups in his formative years. 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
spreadjoy 27th Oct 2016		CD Album Pete Fountain - Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet (2013)	Review This 2CD set is from Jasmine Records UK. The only complaint I have about this set is that it is MONO. This was rather upsetting when the CD arrived as all tracks were originally recorded in Stereo. CD Cover is a photoshopped "Pete Fountain's New Orleans" Coral CRL 757282 (1959), The back of the CD is a photoshopped "Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet" Coral CRL 757394 (1962). The CDs themselves feature 4 of Pete's Albums and 1 part album. CD 1 Tracks: 1 - 12 "The Blues" Coral CRL 757285 (1959) 3rd Coral Album CD 1 Tracks: 13 - 16 "Presenting Pete Fountain & Al Hirt - Bourbon Street" Coral CRL 757389 (1962) 12th Coral Album, this is an 8 track Album, 4 Tracks By Pete (on this CD) 4 tracks of Pete & Al (not on this CD) CD 1 Tracks: 17 - 24 "Salutes The Great Clarinetists" Coral CRL 757333 (1960) 6th Coral Album CD 2 Tracks: 1 - 4 "Salutes The Great Clarinetists" Coral CRL 757333 (1960) 6th Coral Album CD 2 Tracks: 5 - 16 "I Love Paris" Coral CRL 757378 (1962) 11th Coral Album CD 2 Tracks: 17 - 28 "Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet" Coral CRL 757394 (1962) 13th Coral Album (Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet features the Jubilee Singers (most likely the famous Fisk Jubilee Singers), but not shown as such. The 2CDs are of remarkable quality, they have been remastered to the level expected by Sony or BMG, wonderful job. No need to comment on the music (spectacular) 6 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
spreadjoy 4th Feb 2016		CD Album Pete Fountain - Pete Fountain's New Orleans (1993)	Review Dixieland Classics on CD 1 person found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?