Eddie Alley interviewed by Monk Rowe, San Francisco, California, August 8, 2002 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Went into music because of segregation/First gig playing drums along with records -- Advancing in his day job in spite of segregation, partly through having a band -- Leading a successful and disciplined band/Racial zoning through the two musicians' unions -- Famous musicians would come to his house for "a home atmosphere" -- Work as a contractor/Bill Cosby story -- Playing with Billie Holiday/Played for 50 years -- Didn't notice the depression : "We were poor anyway" -- Racial relations have improved during his lifetime -- Mingus : "He was sane when I met him" --Conclusion : Choosing to be a home-based musician.