Bill Watrous interviewed by Monk Rowe, Clinton, New York, March 26, 1999 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Father's trombone career/First arrangement written in 7th grade -- Developing an "effortless" trombone style/Early gigs with older musicians -- Lost craft of playing in a small ensemble -- Instruments' roles in Dixieland/Learned to read on Kai Winding gig -- Swamped with studio dates in New York -- Jake Hanna story/"Going outside," maintaining jazz roots -- Improvisation/Importance of learning by ear -- Leading a big band/Thad Jones -- Bob Rosengarden and the Dick Cavett Show band/More about his band -- Playing music "for the glory"/Changes in the studio scene -- Stunt on the Gong Show -- Current work/Runs down the list of modern trombonists -- Conclusion : interest in classical music/Thoughts on music students' needs.