00:38 Introduction of Alvin "Red" Tyler. 01:07 Red Tyler talks about how he got started, Grunwald School of Music, the G.I. Bill. 02:21 Playing as a session musician, Roy Montrell, recording “That Mellow Saxophone.” 03:00 Dave Bartholomew Band (Earl Palmer, Ernest McClean, Frank Fields, Justin Adams, Edgar Blanchard, Charles “Hungry” Williams, Lee Allen of Paul Gayten Orch., and more), instruments, J&M Music Store, Cosimo Matassa studio, remote radio broadcasts. 04:52 Mentions of recording with Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Allen Toussaint. 06:05 Comparison of recording procedures circa 1960s and currently (1990s), technological changes. 07:07 Recent CRESCENT CITY GOLD sessions, with many of the same musicians from the early days, is discussed in the rest of the interview. 09:05 “Kaleema” (composed by Alvin “Red” Tyler) from CRESCENT CITY GOLD is played. 10:21 “Kaleema”, Kathy (Sebastian), Allen Toussaint, Lee Allen, Earl Palmer, Ed Frank, Mac Rebennack. 11:21 Alvin “Red” Tyler solos on records discussed. 12:56 “Mid City Bop” is played. 14:56 Red Tyler & the Gyros, Johnny Vincent, playing with Professor Longhair discussed, The Clique, Dave Bartholomew, Allen Toussaint, arrangement methods. 18:35 AFO record label recording discussed. Harold Battiste, Melvin Lastie, Roy Montell, Chuck Badie, John Boudreaux, Nat Perrilliat 20:04 Parlo Record label discussed. 22:00 Life for a working musician living in New Orleans, examples given. 22:54 His preferences regarding working as bandleader vs. band member, being on the road. 24:36 His recognition, popularity outside the U.S. 25:38 “Confusement” (from the Red Tyler album HERITAGE) is played. 27:28 Talk about his tenor, baritone sax playing… 29:31 Discussion of his musical collaboration preferences, anecdote including mention of Germaine Bazzle, Winton Marsalis… 31:28 New Orleans’ unique sound, no matter the genre, stems from awareness of 2nd line rhythms. 33:20 The wide appeal of New Orleans music, mention of touring with Dr. John in the company of Muddy Waters band, B.B. King band, Little Feat, the pervasive respect among all musicians for New Orleans musicians. 36:41 Memories of working with the late Lee Allen. 37:33 Reminiscence on his own career and reflections on mortality. 38:41 His hopes for the future in his career. 39:53 His advice to young musicians.
