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Guitarists across the generations
When Maurice Goodearl read a Link article about young guitarist Kit
Hawes, it struck a chord. Having played with the big names in the 1 930s
and 40s. Maurice wanted to share his memories and gave Kit a call.
It turned out that the two guitar-
ists had a shared love of Django
Reinhardt, the famous 1930sgypsy La"ti
guitarist.
"I thought it would be good to
speak to a fellow guitar player,"
said Maurice. 'I've got a lot of mu-
sic I've written. I'm 90 now and
shan't live many more years. I think
my children will throw it all away
which would be a pity. I'd rather
give it to someone who's inter-
ested and can use it."
Maurice was self-taught and
played with dance bands in the
Landlords.. ..relax and let the family High Wycombe area in the 1930s Passing on the experience.
and 1940s. He still has a collection Maurice and Kit
agency take the strain! of certificates recording various By the 1950s. he was a caravan
successes in dance band compe- enthusiast and, whilst taking part
We are an independent family owned and run
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estate agenc who have user 30 years propert
experience. and his Blue Rhythm Band, he buy Blunsdon Abbey caravan park,
r
Only 9 / pent for our Full Property Management would regularly pickup best guitar- where he still lives today.
service. ist prizes. Kit has been fascinated to hear
3 4i. service he played with virtuoso jazz violin- stemmed from hearing about his
Competitive one off fee for our Introduction Onl_-
On one memorable occasion,
about Maurice's musical history.
His interest in the music of the 30s
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