David Murray interviewed by Monk Rowe, Clinton, New York, September 18, 2003 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Effects of growing up in Berkeley/Jazz was forbidden in his strict Christian household -- Ear training and improvisation in church -- Inspired by Sonny Rollins at age 11/Determination to work only music jobs -- Involvement in 1968 Berkeley protests/The church as a political force in the black community -- Fighting for jazz at Pomona College/Jazz education : Information overload/Explanation of his teaching method -- Process of developing your sound : "You learn stuff to forget it"/Incorporating diverse styles into his work -- Economic realities of musical projects -- Inspiration for "Morning Song"/Melody dictates structure/"The biggest compliment I ever had" -- Predictions of the return of melody and the song form to popular music -- Playing with The Grateful Dead -- Improvisation : "Happy accidents".