Ed Shaughnessy Part II interviewed by Monk Rowe, Clinton, New York, April 25, 1998 [video]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Working with students before they smell the money in music : "For the pleasure and the thrill of it all" -- Devotion of master players to their instruments as youths : "I was a common nut" -- Taking advantage of access to 52nd St. as a youth -- Would rather play for playing's sake than hold out for more money -- About Charlie Ventura/Jackie and Roy period, recordings still being released -- Record companies : Leaving musicians' names off of reissue CDs, destroying album continuity by re-ordering tracks -- Getting first drumset -- Definition of swing : "Infectious" -- Playing for dancers at the Savoy ballroom : "If they stop dancing you're dead" -- Racial issues : traveling in the south as the only white member of Lucky Millinder's band/Staying in people's homes -- Racial issues in jazz today/Abby Lincoln quote -- Rock n' roll drumming : Crossing over -- Mastery of jazz and rock drum styles necessary for the tonight show -- Making a living as a musician : "No day gigs" -- Importance of reading on Tonight Show -- Anita Baker story : "Defensive listening" -- Dealing with students' myth : "Reading will hurt my jazz" -- Buddy Rich : "Natural gift"/Pranks -- Current variety of work -- About Jazz Archive project -- Playing with Jimi Hendrix.