Frank Amoss (b. 1936) was born in Baltimore, MD. He was a drummer and lived on the fifth floor of the Jazz Loft building from June-November, 1961. In this oral history, Amoss discusses his musical beginnings as a player in the Army and with the Dean Hudson band. Upon his relocation to New York City in 1961, Amoss immediately became involved with the city's jazz community, moving into the Jazz Loft only a couple of weeks after arriving in the city. Amoss also talks about the interaction between musicians and the musicians' union, as well as other musicians who frequented the Jazz Loft including Ronnie Free, Pete Yellin, and Dudley Watkins.
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