Joe Wilder Part 1 interviewed by Monk Rowe, Sarasota, Florida, April 12, 1996 [video]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Recent work -- Family musical background -- Segregation and classical music -- Early big band experience/Touring with Hampton -- Stint with Basie -- Hampton memories : "Barracuda" -- Military service/Integration -- 52nd street jam scene : "The demon" -- Joe Williams -- Russian tour with Benny Goodman -- Playing Broadway shows -- Studio work -- Conclusion.