Rusty Dedrick interviewed by Monk Rowe, Ellenville, New York, June 23, 1998 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- His brother Art's early writing and founding of Kendor Music -- First trumpet/Armstrong 78 was first exposure to jazz -- Discovering Bunny Berigan -- Getting into Red Norvo Band/Opportunity to write -- Writing and pay/Road life -- War years/Decline of big bands -- Dick Hyman opens doors to studios -- Embarrassing session/Recording career -- All kinds of jobs while waiting for union card/Shep Fields -- Jazz education, experiences and opinions -- Discussion of Bunny Berigan tribute recording -- "Giant writers": Eddie Sauter and Gil Evans.