Hal Smith interviewed by Monk Rowe, Chautauqua, New York, September 12, 1997 [video]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Medical conference gigs: Jazz used to illustrate creativity -- Unlearning incorrect technique with Jake Hanna/Nick Fatool: "Doesn't let technique get in the way of swinging" -- Definition of swing/Collaborating with rhythm sections/"Lost art" of rhythm guitar -- Dixieland revival in Los Angeles/Parents supported his listening habits -- Older drummers' set up/"Nerve-wracking gig" -- New Orleans vs. Chicago jazz/"Born in the wrong era" -- Racial disparity in mainstream jazz/Playing authentic New Orleans parade style -- Problems of bandleading: Coordinating schedules/Vocalist-musicians -- Buying back CDs/Manipulating recordings -- Future of mainstream jazz : "I'm worried to the point of ulcers about it".