Music
Pete Fountain, the goateed clarinetist who became a global ambassador of New Orleans jazz with his flawlessly slippery technique and joyful sound, died Saturday of heart failure while in hospice care in New Orleans.
Aug. 6, 2016
Entertainment & Arts
Jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain appears to be recovering well after quadruple bypass heart surgery Monday night.
March 22, 2006
Travel & Experiences
I’m a shameless crossword addict and spend hours trying to decipher Sylvia Bursztyn and Barry Tunick’s wit, but their occasional oversights make me nuts.
May 14, 1995
Pete Fountain and Dr. John join the L.A. Philharmonic to serve up a spicy gumbo of New Orleans sounds.
Sept. 10, 2001
Jazz review: Combo plays well without leader but misses his brassy personality. Clarinetist Pete Fountain closes show with style.
Nov. 3, 1997
Sports
He first beats Pete Weber, then rides to title in event named after Dick Weber.
Jan. 21, 2008
California
Pete Fountain’s home in Bay St.
Nov. 5, 2005
With celebrated New Orleans club owner and clarinetist Pete Fountain as this year’s principal lure, the third annual Los Angeles Classic Jazz Festival attracted its largest turnout yet over Labor Day weekend.
Sept. 2, 1986