Joe Williams interviewed by Leslie Gourse, New York City, New York, March 9, 1996 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Basie : choosing vocal arrangements -- Gospel album : "Feel the spirit" -- Favorite recording : "The next one" -- Dr. Zhivago : "consciousness is like a light" -- "Accidental" start of vocal career -- First records purchased -- "Every day" tour/Basie's comeback -- Childhood influences -- Cannonball Adderley : "Big man" -- Life away from music -- Duets -- TV and radio exposure -- Global exposure through armed forces radio -- Jazz ambassadors -- Conclusion.