New Orleans music legend Pete Fountain has died at 86, his family confirmed Saturday (Aug. 6).

Fountain can't resist, and hoists his clarinet once again. "What you got to say about that, Uncle Pete?" Andrews asks. Chris Granger / The Times-Picayune ...

New Orleans clarinetist Pete Fountain, takes us on a smooth ride with this CD as he performs some familiar classic Big Band tunes. The title of this CD: A Touch Of Class, caught my attention because ...

The late Pete Fountain grew up and learned how to play music in a modest shotgun double at 820 North White Street in the Bayou St. John neighborhood.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Clarinetist Pete Fountain, whose recording of "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" became the unofficial anthem for traditional New Orleans jazz, has died. He was 86.

Legendary jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain returns to Bay St. Louis Friday night for what should be a very emotional concert. Katrina nearly muted the musical icon. The storm destroyed his Bay St ...

Beloved New Orleans clarinetist Pete Fountain died early Saturday morning. As the new of his passing spread, tributes filled social media. Here's a look at how people are remembering one of New ...