Frank Strazzeri interviewed by Monk Rowe, Los Angeles, California, February 14, 1999 [video]
Table of Contents: Biography -- Hearing his uncle play swing piano standards -- First instruments : "Why don't you play like Frankie Carle?"/Advice from Woody Herman -- Al Hirt and "Semi-jazz"/Support from his wife through 45 years of marriage -- From New York roaches to Lighthouse All Stars success in Los Angeles/VinceGuaraldi -- Supposed west coast style -- Gig with Joe Williams/Recording pressure -- Music director for "The Johnny Cash Show" -- Relationship with Elvis Presley -- Playing with members of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band -- Forgetting all the recordings he's made -- Chet Baker -- Conclusion : writing "All for jazz".