Roy Eldridge University of Michigan Interview Block 145 (Q10013)

I am selective. I want to tell you what I don't do. I don't run all over my horn like I used to, you understand what I mean. When I came to New York I was the fastest cat, fast as grease lightening. That I don't do because, I'll tell you why Chick Webb was the first on... about that. My brother was trying to get me a job when I first-come here in 1929 and I was down jamming at the Rhythm Club ...