Bob Haggart interviewed by Michael Woods, Clinton, New York, September 22, 1995 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Choice of string bass -- Switch from tuba to bass : "bring both" -- Swing era : dance and amusement halls -- Learning by listening/Hard to teach "swing" -- Art of constructing a good bass line -- Transition from Pollock to Crosby band -- Arranging -- What to bring to a new gig to make it through the tunes -- Basie band : playing with time, playing slowly -- European audiences : "you feel like a hero when you go over there" -- Jazz today -- Importance of jam sessions -- Characteristics of a good bass player -- Words of wisdom for students -- About "big noise from Winnetka"/"Jazzman of the year" -- Arranging/Fixing arrangements -- Conclusion : "well we're just going to play".