John Pizzarelli, Jr. interviewed by Monk Rowe, New York City, New York, January 29, 2000 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Early influence: The Beatles -- Banjo lessons/Family of musicians -- Jam sessions at his house/Learned "Spain" for talent contest/Introduction to Django Reinhardt -- "Two times seven" playing duets with Bucky on 7-string guitars -- Making good money in jazz: "I'm the only guy playing jazz to support his rock 'n roll habit" -- Starting to sing/Learning Nat King Cole repertoire -- First record -- Duos with Bucky/Learning repertoire by ear, under pressure -- Learning the repertoire: "Get rid of the book" -- Improvising -- Lucky breaks -- Losing big label with one poorly selling record -- Self-promotion -- Appealing to young audiences with quality -- Future goals -- More about duets with Bucky -- Story about Slam Stewart.