01:00 Minor and Washington first met 24 years ago at first Jazz Festival in Congo Square. Minor and Quint Davis met his group – the Zion Harmonizers – at a church. Washington talks about when and how he joined the Harmonizers. He discusses his conversion and baptism. Washington was not the original leader but has been leading the band since the early 50s. 05:00 Washington discusses his early life. He was born in the outskirts of Thibodaux (Guillot) to a family of 14 children. He discusses playing music in church and playing music on the family porch. He joined the Zion Harmonizers when he was about 12 years old. 08:20 Washington explains performances with the Zion Harmonizers. Washington discusses his move to New Orleans. He quit school in 7th grade and joined the army. He was stationed in Arkansas and then in Korea. Military service afforded him the opportunity to finish his education. He tells stories about being stationed in Asia. 12:50 Following the military, Washington became involved in the New Orleans gospel scene during the 1950s. Pastor Freddy Dunn was once a member of the Zion Harmonizers. 15:00 A recording of “Never Alone” session is played on which Washington is co-producer on the Sounds of New Orleans label. The selection “This Old Soul” is played. A discussion of the story behind the song follows. He also has a gospel program on WYLD radio. 19:45 Washington played the day and nighttime show at the original Jazz Festival. He was also a program promoter at New Orleans churches. He eventually became the coordinator of the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest; his responsibility for the past 23 years. They play a song “Steal Away.” 25:00 The members of the Zion Harmonizers are named: Nolan Washington, Howard Bowie, Willie Williams, Lewis Jones, Brazella Briscoe. Washington was on Robbie Robertson’s last record. The song “The Sign of the Rainbow” is played. The recording session and working with Aaron Neville is discussed. 31:30 Washington has plans to go to Europe with The Zion Harmonizers over the coming summer. Washinton ends the interview with an inspirational message, making a reference to the LA Riots.