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NEW ORLEANS(WGNO) – Jazz legend Pete Fountain died Saturday morning in New Orleans. He was 86 years old.
“It’s a sad day for his family. And it’s sad for all New Orleans. Pete and his clarinet brought a lot of love and music to the world. He will greatly be missed,” said Benny Harrell, Fountain’s son-in-law and manager.
Funeral arrangements with a traditional New Orleans second line to follow.