Al Gafa Interview by Monk Rowe - 5/2/2023 - Zoom

Guitarist Al Gafa shares stories of being on the bandstand with Dizzy Gillespie and Carmen McRae, and in the studio with iconic recording artists. Al spoke of his learning process on guitar, and the dynamic relationship between soloists and accompanists. Use of these materials by other parties is subject to the fair use doctrine in United States copyright law (Title 17, Chapter 1, para. 107) which allows use for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship without requiring permission from the rights holder. Any use that does not fall within fair use must be cleared with the rights holder. For assistance, please contact the Fillius Jazz Archive, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323. Visit the Fillius Jazz Archive Website https://jazzarchive.hamilton.edu