Benny Powell interviewed by Monk Rowe, New York City, New York, January 16, 1999 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- A "legitimate maverick" -- Staying in practice/Randy Weston -- Melba Liston arrangements/Weston as a boss -- Lionel Hampton gigs/Credits Betty Carter -- Living in Canada: "Being black was an asset rather than a liability." -- New York : "A whole playground everyday." -- "Benny Goodman's role in showing a visual democracy" -- Work with Jane Jarvis/Looking for a small group gig/Earl May -- Union work with the new school -- Being his own manager/Refusal to complain about anything in life -- "Scrapbook" memories -- "Battle Royal" recording session with Basie and Ellington bands.