Roswell Rudd interviewed by Monk Rowe, Ellenville, New York, June 23, 1998 [video]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Absorbing jazz from records in home -- First horn/Physical connection to swing/Jazz concerts at Hamilton -- Eli's chosen six/About his composing style/Philosophy about harmony -- Opening up to bebop/Herbie Nichols -- Paying dues in New York/"Free jazz" is redundant -- Influences : Duke Ellington, Spike Jones -- Saxophones as "Messengers of the piano genius"/Components of great jazz trombone -- Call and response in solos/Reactions to Cecil Taylor -- October revolution in jazz -- Participation as a white artist in the Civil Rights Movement -- American musical culture/ Classical improvisation -- "I have to hold myself up to the great architects of my tradition" -- Conclusion : "It's all waves"/ "Solidity is an illusion".