[Dixielandjazz] Arthur Godfrey

[Charlie Hull]

I think Godfrey's main instrument was a tenor ukulele. He inspired a 
resurgence of the uke, including the cheesy plastic toy ones.

He'd be pleased to know that the ukulele is alive and well, and in the 
right hands is a capable jazz instrument.

Charlie Hull


macjazz wrote:
> I believe Godfrey's instrument was called a "Tendor." I played a 
> little at the time and always wanted one, but as a kid, I didn't 
> really know what it was.
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> Mart
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