Oh! El primer disco qeu compré, cuando tenía 10 años y vivía en una pequeña ciudad del interior del país. Era una edición con otra tapa pero la música es la misma y es fantástica. Todavía luego de 63 años me encanta escuchar este disco. Maestros del Swing! Gracias por compartirlo.
This was originally titled "At the Jazz Band Ball" recorded about 1954 in Chicago. The group Pete Fountian was with in New Orleans broke up and he traveled to Chicago to play with the Dukes and on this recording. The Dukes and Pete played together in NO over the preceding years and knew each other well. It was so fortunate the they got together for this recording on RCA as I think it is the best Dixieland LP of all time. It was originally issued on 78 RPMs and In 1959 on 33 1/3 RPM LP. Pete returned to NO and was picked up by Lawrence Welk where his name became well known on Welk's show and he went onto great fame. In 1961 RCA reissued this album (enhanced for Stereo) and changed the name to "The Dukes of Dixieland featuring Pete Fountian" to increase sales due to Pete's celebrity. The Assunto brothers excel on this disc, especially on "Panama" and "Blue Prelude". Pete's clarinet is sparkling as he trades solos with Freddie and Frank and he SOARS on "Tin Roof Blues". I prefer the Mono version (I have both) and recommend a purchase if you can locate a really good copy.
I'm a jazz fan and enjoy Pete Fountain, but, somehow, I missed this album. Found it yesterday and clicked Play. It become one of my top 10 jazz albums after 2 listen-throughs. I'd heard the Dukes before, of course, but not this collection. They are spectacular and Pete is displaying his usual genius. Thanks so much for posting this. Made my whole week better
I was raised with this album in my mother's records. I don't recall her listening to it but I certainly did. From wild swinging jazz to the dark cigarette stained Beale street blues. I couldn't find wake street anywhere in the recording from this Vinyl. Then several years later I find collectors or who ever has several copies of there now which makes me happy
Frank Assunto (tp, vcl), Freddie Assunto (tb), Pete Fountain (cl), Artie Seelig (p), Bill Porter (b), Roger Johnston (dr) - one of the great albums of all time!
Best Dixieland album ever! I wore mine out when I was a kid, and I'm still hoping for a quality CD release. In the meantime, here's the track listing: 00:01 At The Jazz Band Ball 03:40 Beale Street Blues 07:10 Muskrat Ramble 11:45 Blue Prelude 14:43 That's A-Plenty 19:04 Original Dixieland One-Step 22:40 Panama 26:29 Wolverine Blues 29:29 Fidgety Feet 32:53 Tin Roof Blues 39:55 Tiger Rag 43:34 When The Saints Go Marching In
Supposedly the Tin Roof Cafe in old New Orleans.The illustration on the original sheet music says it was on Washington Street. I imagine it had a tin roof. I imagine the "Tin Roof Blues" was either written there or written ABOUT the place.
My grandmother passed away this morning while listening to this. Pete Fountain and Dixie Land music is her favorite. ❤️ She was in hospice.
I'm glad she was loving music like my dear Mom when she passed.
Aww.. God bless you both!
Oh! El primer disco qeu compré, cuando tenía 10 años y vivía en una pequeña ciudad del interior del país. Era una edición con otra tapa pero la música es la misma y es fantástica. Todavía luego de 63 años me encanta escuchar este disco. Maestros del Swing! Gracias por compartirlo.
Classic! Love those Tin Roof Blues at 32:53 ! These guys play with such passion and intelligence. Wow !! And Pete....what can you say.
This was originally titled "At the Jazz Band Ball" recorded about 1954 in Chicago. The group Pete Fountian was with in New Orleans broke up and he traveled to Chicago to play with the Dukes and on this recording. The Dukes and Pete played together in NO over the preceding years and knew each other well. It was so fortunate the they got together for this recording on RCA as I think it is the best Dixieland LP of all time. It was originally issued on 78 RPMs and In 1959 on 33 1/3 RPM LP. Pete returned to NO and was picked up by Lawrence Welk where his name became well known on Welk's show and he went onto great fame. In 1961 RCA reissued this album (enhanced for Stereo) and changed the name to "The Dukes of Dixieland featuring Pete Fountian" to increase sales due to Pete's celebrity.
The Assunto brothers excel on this disc, especially on "Panama" and "Blue Prelude". Pete's clarinet is sparkling as he trades solos with Freddie and Frank and he SOARS on "Tin Roof Blues". I prefer the Mono version (I have both) and recommend a purchase if you can locate a really good copy.
I'm a jazz fan and enjoy Pete Fountain, but, somehow, I missed this album. Found it yesterday and clicked Play. It become one of my top 10 jazz albums after 2 listen-throughs. I'd heard the Dukes before, of course, but not this collection. They are spectacular and Pete is displaying his usual genius. Thanks so much for posting this. Made my whole week better
I was raised with this album in my mother's records. I don't recall her listening to it but I certainly did.
From wild swinging jazz to the dark cigarette stained Beale street blues.
I couldn't find wake street anywhere in the recording from this Vinyl. Then several years later I find collectors or who ever has several copies of there now which makes me happy
The best Dixieland album of all time IMHO.
Thanks for some great music
Oner of my first Dukes albums; still love it
still have my first Pete Fountain Allbum
Frank Assunto (tp, vcl), Freddie Assunto (tb), Pete Fountain (cl), Artie Seelig (p),
Bill Porter (b), Roger Johnston (dr) - one of the great albums of all time!
What a front line!
R.I.P. Pete😭
Blunder Man qué triste noticia, igualmente gracias no me habia enterado
Great
Best Dixieland album ever! I wore mine out when I was a kid, and I'm still hoping for a quality CD release. In the meantime, here's the track listing:
00:01 At The Jazz Band Ball
03:40 Beale Street Blues
07:10 Muskrat Ramble
11:45 Blue Prelude
14:43 That's A-Plenty
19:04 Original Dixieland One-Step
22:40 Panama
26:29 Wolverine Blues
29:29 Fidgety Feet
32:53 Tin Roof Blues
39:55 Tiger Rag
43:34 When The Saints Go Marching In
I still have my copy on vinyl. I agree, one the best. Love Freddy's playing. Kid Ory rides again!
Great album! I grew up with this version...but if you can find the mono, it's far superior to the fake stereo. :D
When was this cut? Before or after Pete's penance with The Lawrence?
well before!
1949, Pete was around 20 years old. And that time with Welk brought him national acclaim. I'm sure he welcomed that.
It's 1954, recorded in Chicago. Fountain's Welk period began in late 1956 to about 1959-60.
Tin Roof starts at 32.54.....................
I don't want to sound ignorance. But when folks mention tin roof blues what do they mean..
Supposedly the Tin Roof Cafe in old New Orleans.The illustration on the original sheet music says it was on Washington Street. I imagine it had a tin roof. I imagine the "Tin Roof Blues" was either written there or written ABOUT the place.