Music Interviews Bassist Lyle Ritz: Father of Jazz Ukulele July 29, 2007 • Lyle Ritz's bass can be heard on many pop singles between the mid-'60s and early '80s. But in Hawaii, a group of enthusiasts know him for a recording made 50 years ago — the first album for jazz ukulele. Bassist Lyle Ritz: Father of Jazz Ukulele Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11858836/12335014" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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