Stanley Kay interviewed by Monk Rowe, Clearwater Beach, Florida, March 18, 2001 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Always drawn to drummers, especially Buddy Rich -- Depression-era radio/Assistant to Buddy Rich/Playing on "How much is that doggie in the window?" -- Failed to graduate high school because he was spending all his time at the Paramount Theater -- Post-War changes in the music business/Describes Buddy Rich's best qualities -- Buddy Rich stories : playing with a broken arm/Couldn't play his own drum book -- Buddy Rich's practical jokes : throwing a pie at Mel Torme -- Anecdotes about diva, his all-female big band -- Music today : young players haven't listened to anything prior to Coltrane -- Wouldn't allow talking in his club/Diva accused of racism -- Worked with George Steinbrenner -- Conclusion : more on diva.