Side 1: Interview with Alberta Harris Lewis at Alberta's Restaurant, New Orleans, on 1982-03-06. Interview with Wilbert Barber on 1982-03-07. Interview with David Chissell on 1982-03-08. Side 2: Interview with Sherman Washington on 1982-03-19. Abstract for Washington: [00:00 – 28:30] On LA035Abbott_Side2, the 1982 interview with Sherman Washington, leader of the Zion Harmonizers, begins with him recalling their first recording for Avant Records. He mentions artists, such as the Louisiana Blue Wings and the Crescent City Harmonizers, who inspired his singing – 08:27. He talks about how "rough" it is to be successful as a gospel group without having a manager or booking agent, and how the Dixie Hummingbirds have a "solid foundation" for success as touring artists – 20:00.