Al Tinney interviewed by Monk Rowe, Buffalo, New York, October 14, 2002 [video]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Keeping a loose organization on gigs -- Encouragement from mother to be an entertainer -- About the first production of Porgy and Bess/Relationship with George Gershwin -- Segregated audiences/Decision to pursue music -- Swing era scene -- Learning to orchestrate and success with his first "Workshop Band" -- Playing swing in the service/Didn't notice segregation as a child/Influence of immigrants on the job market/Language issues -- Art Tatum/Importance of musicians' camaraderie -- Bebop : Heavy practicers and drug users/Lessons from Don Byas/More on Art Tatum disillusionment with the competitiveness of jazz/Transcribing Ellington -- "I don't think you can teach (jazz)"/Gershwin, Beethoven and musical rules -- Conclusion : wish to find the right woman.