Urbie Green interviewed by Monk Rowe and Michael Woods, Majesty of the Seas, May 29, 1995 [video]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Growing up in the depression/Starting trombone -- Getting a career break in World War II : "all the good guys went into the army so they had to hire us kids to play" -- Learning from records/Recording with Basie -- Basie rhythm section/Balance and dynamics -- Personal style/"Musical acting" -- Young players/Public financing of jazz bands -- Recording : being a leader/Work with Joe Williams -- Work on "The Benny Goodman story"/Merv Gold pranks -- Competition for solos in big bands -- To young musicians : "protect your ears"/Jazz today.