Billy Mitchell interviewed by Monk Rowe, New York City, New York, November 16, 1995 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- "Great white jackpot" opens the door for black musicians -- Territory bands/Work with big bands/Battling Joe Thomas -- Joining Basie by referral/Sax section/"It was the band in the land" -- Backing up great singers/"Jazz ain't dead but it's low sick".