Dave Valentin interviewed by Monk Rowe, Scottsdale, Arizona, April 15, 2000 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Childhood in mixed Bronx neighborhood/Street stickball and cultural values -- Starting percussion at age 5/Clave rhythm/Took up flute to meet a girl -- Supportive parents/Study with Hubert Laws -- "Quiet storm crap" (Cool Jazz)/Getting signed to GRP records -- Inspiration for writing/Jazz party repertoire -- Teaching/Influence of grandmother:"Be nice!" -- Rise in popularity of Latin music/Tito Puente -- "Uncle Herbie" Mann -- Recording flops and successes -- Carnegie Hall anecdote.