Fred Van Eps
Fred Van Eps (December 30, 1878 – November 22, 1960) was an American banjoist and banjo maker. The "Van Eps Recording Banjo" was a well-known model until 1930. He was the father of jazz guitarist George Van Eps. |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 30, 1878 (Somerville), Died November 22, 1960 (Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1936
Roles Represented in DAHR: banjo, arranger, composer, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 176-180 of 180 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonophone | [Zo cat 5897-B] | 10-in. | Before Apr. 1912 | Ahoy! My lads! | Fred Van Eps | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat 5905-A] | 10-in. | Before May 1912 | Black diamond | Fred Van Eps | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat 5905-B] | 10-in. | Before May 1912 | The lambs' gambol | Fred Van Eps | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat 5917-A] | 10-in. | Before June 1912 | Maple leaf rag | Fred Van Eps | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Leeds & Catlin | [L & C cat 45709] | 10-in. | between January and October 1908 | Dill pickles | Fred Van Eps | Banjo solo | instrumentalist, banjo |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Van Eps, Fred," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106558.
Van Eps, Fred. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106558.
"Van Eps, Fred." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Van Eps, Fred, 1878-1960 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92055676
Wikidata: Fred Van Eps - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3896133
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/33653857
MusicBrainz: Fred Van Eps - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/66f90e07-1a32-4886-aa8b-27d60a7d16ea
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