Joe Ascione interviewed by Monk Rowe, Clearwater Beach, Florida, March 17, 2001 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Making a reputation in today's jazz world -- Musical family background/First gig at age 12 -- Important early gig with Billy Mitchell -- "Bring a life to the music" -- Swinging and keeping time -- Following Buddy Rich around --"People play their personality" -- Playing with Donald Fagen and Noel Redding -- Jazz education: assessing students' talents vs. their goals -- Arranging -- Working with Sweets Edison: "I got giddy" -- Music scene today for up and coming musicians -- Varied workload -- Future for jazz parties -- Using new music technology -- Listening suggestions for drummers -- "Musicians just love to play" -- Conclusion: What's ahead.