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 151-175 of 180 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 8691 10-in. 12/13/1922 Cocoanut dance Fred Van Eps Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 8692 10-in. 12/13/1922 Chinese picnic Fred Van Eps Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 8900 10-in. 3/30/1923 Medley of Southern melodies John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 9108 10-in. 7/31/1923 Dancing on the house top Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 9109 10-in. 7/31/1923 On the village green Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 9365 10-in. 2/6/1924 Ragtime oriole John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 9366 10-in. 2/6/1924 Grace and beauty John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 10222 10-in. 2/25/1925 A rag time episode John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 10223 10-in. 2/25/1925 The smiler John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 10294 10-in. 4/3/1925 Zip Coon Goldy and Dusty Male vocal duet, with banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 10295 10-in. 4/3/1925 The little old log cabin in the lane Harvey Hindermyer ; Earle Tuckerman Male vocal duet, with banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 10413 10-in. 5/29/1925 The new gaiety John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 10414 10-in. 5/29/1925 Persiflage John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 10835 10-in. 2/17/1926 Dinah John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 10836 10-in. 2/17/1926 I'm sitting on top of the world (Just rolling along—just rolling along) John F. Burckhardt ; Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 18471 10-in. 5/5/1928 Southern jingles Pioneer Male Quartet Male vocal quartet, with banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 12034 12-in. Apr. 1927 Italian fantasia John F. Burckhardt ; Pietro Frosini ; Imperial Marimba Band ; United States Marine Band ; Fred Van Eps ; Rudy Wiedoeft LP compilation : Instrumental instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 12039 12-in. May 1927 The whistler and his dog New York Military Band ; Toots Paka's Hawaiians ; Fred Van Eps ; Edna White ; Wiedoeft-Wadsworth Quartet LP compilation : Instrumental instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison 12040 12-in. May 1927 A ragtime episode John F. Burckhardt ; Pietro Frosini ; Imperial Marimba Band ; United States Marine Band ; Fred Van Eps ; Rudy Wiedoeft LP compilation : Instrumental instrumentalist, banjo  
Edison N-236 10-in. 5/5/1928 Southern jingles Pioneer Male Quartet Male vocal quartet, with banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5783-A] 10-in. Before Aug. 1911 Red pepper Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5798-A] 10-in. Before Sept. 1911 Irish hearts Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5828-A] 10-in. Before Nov. 1911 Chatterbox rag Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5876-A] 10-in. Before Mar. 1912 A ragtime medley of favorites Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5876-B] 10-in. Before Mar. 1912 Powder rag Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
(Results 151-175 of 180 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Van Eps, Fred," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106558.

Van Eps, Fred. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106558.

"Van Eps, Fred." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106558

External Sources

Wikipedia: Fred Van Eps

Discogs: Fred Van Eps

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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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