Ed Shaughnessy Part I interviewed by Monk Rowe, Los Angeles, California, September 1, 1995 [video]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Working with young musicians -- Media influence on young musicians -- "Training groups" -- Story of first drums/Influence of radio and film : "Blues in the night" -- Early gigs : "Practicing fast tempos got me work" -- Practicing rhythm -- Role models -- First big break with Charlie Ventura/Jackie and Roy : "Bop for the people" -- Story about "doing a hamp" on Benny Goodman -- Adapting style for different bandleaders -- Charlie Parker : "He was a mile wide" -- Playing big band vs. small groups : "Big band drumming takes more seasoning" -- Playing with the Basie band -- Story about Basie in the recording studio -- Tonight Show : playing with Joe Williams/Praise for Doc Severinsen -- Conclusion : advice for rhythm players.