I've Got Rhythm

It was 29 Oct 1959 and New Orleans paid homage to Pete Fountain with a concert at the Municipal Auditorium. The band was made up with Godfrey Hirsch vibes, Don Bagley bass, Merle Kock piano, Jack Sperling drums and of course Pete Fountain clarinet. The band was so hot the bandstand nearly caught on fire during the performance.

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1 Forevermore.....

[@rascalepiotre3687]

Merle Koch was my maternal grandfather. Thank you so much for posting these recordings

[@randyvillars1778]

Wish I cudda been there!

[@sitarnut]

Bought this LP new... started playing clarinet..... Pete is sorely missed.

[@SheridanJazz]

Merle Koch was one of the best. Cross between Stan Wrightsman and Bob Zurke.

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THICC