George Avakian interviewed by Monk Rowe, Clinton, New York, April 21, 1998 [video]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Relationship with Marshall Stearns -- Using small library of jazz books to compile first reissue program -- Longevity of jazz -- Likens Louis Armstrong's singing to his playing -- Racial separation in early bands -- Early integration: Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson -- Relationship with Louis Armstrong -- Miles Davis persona -- Armstrong archive: "he was a communicator" -- Racial problems in jazz, past and present/Nicholas Payton -- Jazz as an art form/V-discs -- First exposure to bebop: Dizzy Gillespie -- Experiences with Columbia Records -- Signing Miles Davis and producing Miles Ahead/Success of concept albums vs. "Jam" albums -- Conclusion: "I never thought I'd be in the music business, but there I was."