Frank Foster and Bill Hughes interviewed by Monk Rowe and Michael Woods, Schenectady, New York, March 28, 1995 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Basie becoming bandleader after Benny Moten -- Basie piano/Rhythm style/Kansas City sound -- Explanation of "Head" arrangements -- Basie's introductions: "What's the tune?" -- Humor and tricks in the band/Embarassing moments -- Touring in Europe: lost luggage predicament -- Basie saw the Beatles/"Throwaway dates" -- Current groups keeping traditions alive -- Joe Williams/M Squad theme -- Jazz and oral culture/Challenges in teaching -- Shiny stockings background -- Race relations in Europe/The loud minority -- Basie-Joe Williams chemistry -- Place in history/Reminiscing.