Jean Bach interviewed by Monk Rowe, New York City, New York, October 18, 1995 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Early interest in jazz -- Basie personnel changes over the years -- Big band baseball -- Competition between the big bands -- First meeting with Ellington and further stories -- Musical differences between Basie and Ellington -- Popular music in the 1930's -- Racial issues: mixed bands and audiences -- Favorites from the Basie band -- Radio production career -- Making "A great day in Harlem" -- The 1958 Esquire jazz photo -- Basie style -- Technology: problems from amplification -- Jazz today -- 52nd Street scene.