Johnny Varro interviewed by Monk Rowe, Clearwater Beach, Florida, March 16, 2001 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Rehearsing and recording an album in two days -- Reactions to first seeing a Condon concert -- Deciphering chord symbols/First gigs/Support from his father -- Alcohol and jazz/Brief attempt at a day job/Playing at Condon's -- Early illegal fake books/First gig after the service with Bobby Hackett -- About playing for Jackie Gleason and "The Honeymooners" -- Move to West coast/Definition of a "club date" -- State of jazz today/Jazz used to inspire integration/Milt Hinton anecdote -- Conclusion : about recording on Swing 7 album.