Lionel Hampton interviewed by Monk Rowe, New York City, New York, October 18, 1995 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Learning drums from a Franciscan nun -- Backing up Louis Armstrong/First recording on vibes -- Joining Benny Goodman Quartet : the first integrated group -- Recording with RCA/Hit with Johnny Hodges -- Forming first big band with Illinois Jacquet -- Integration of music/Teddy Wilson would play alone during Goodman's intermission -- Hiring Joe Williams and Dinah Washington -- Cutting the Basie Band -- Jazz today : young musicians