Oscar Peterson interviewed by Joe Williams, Majesty of the Seas, May 31, 1995 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Inspiration : First exposure to Art Tatum -- Stomping trios -- Negotiating with different pianos -- West Side Story album -- Williams : Recording "Every day I have the blues" with Norman Granz -- Norman Granz : Pairing musicians -- Opinion on Basie's piano playing -- Williams : first record purchase -- Ellington nudges Peterson towards solo playing -- Young players : "You've got to settle your thing with that instrument." -- Preparing for performance -- Composition.