Fred Van Eps, Vess L. Ossman: Kings Of The Ragtime Banjo, LP 1974 - NM Vinyl

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(Visually Graded) Vinyl looks Near Mint and sleeve looks VG+. See pics and info for details.

Fred Van Eps, Vess L. Ossman: Kings Of The Ragtime Banjo

Label:
 Yazoo ?– L-1044
Format:
 Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono, 12", 33 RPM
Country:
 US
Released:
 1974
Genre:
 Jazz
Style:
 Ragtime, Traditional Jazz

Tracklist

A1     –Vess L. Ossman     Smoky Mokes
    Piano – Frank P. BantaWritten-By – Abe Holzmann
A2     –Vess L. Ossman     Peaceful Henry
    Piano – Frank P. BantaWritten-By – E. Harry Kelly
A3     –Vess L. Ossman     Yankee Land
    Written-By – Max Hoffman
A4     –Vess L. Ossman     The Smiler
    Written-By – Percy Wenrich
A5     –Vess L. Ossman     Popularity
    Written-By – George M. Cohan
A6     –Vess L. Ossman     Rusty Rags Medley
    Piano – Frank P. Banta
A7     –Vess L. Ossman     St. Louis Tickle
    Arranged By, Conductor – Charles Adams Prince, Written-By – Barney And Seymore

B1     –Fred Van Eps     Red Pepper Rag
    Leader – Walter B. Rogers, Orchestra – Walter B. Rogers And His Band, Written-By – Henry Lodge
B2     –Fred Van Eps     Black Diamond Rag
    Arranged By – William Christopher O'Hare, Orchestra – Walter B. Rogers And His Band, Written-By – Henry Lodge
B3     –Fred Van Eps     Whipped Cream Rag
    Written-By – Percy Wenrich
B4     –Fred Van Eps     Ragtime Oriole
    Piano – Frank BantaWritten-By – James Scott
B5     –Fred Van Eps     Junk Man Rag
    Written-By – Luckey Roberts
B6     –Fred Van Eps     Policy King
    Written-By – Charles B. Brown
B7     –Fred Van Eps     White Wash Man
    Accompanied By – Prince's Six Piece Band, Written-By – Jean Schwartz

Notes

- BIO - Fred Van Eps
Real Name:
Fred Van Eps
Profile:
This remarkable banjoist was born in Somerville, New Jersey on December 30, 1878. On his father's side, he was a descendant of early Dutch settlers in New York's Mohawk Valley. His mother's lineage began in America with the emigration in the 1600s of a man named Hansen from Bergen, Norway. His name was erroneously given as "Van Epps" at the turn of the century by Edison's company. In the early 1920's, he began the making of his Van Eps Recording Model Banjo and received custom orders.

 The June 1921 issue of Talking Machine World states, "A new instrument firm to be known as the Van Eps-Burr Corp. has been formed under the laws of the State of New York with a capital of $50,000. The incorporators are H.H. McClaskey [Burr], M.T. Kirkeby and F. Van Eps." The Van Eps Recording Banjo was modeled after the one he used in his recording and concert work. It had an aluminum resonator with a sound hole in the head, which was made of calfskin.

 He spent much time marketing and promoting the banjo, which remained on the market until around 1930. By then electric recording had become nearly universal and the loud volume produced by his model was no longer necessary.

 Despite competition from such accomplished banjoists as Ossman, Ruby Brooks (a member of the vaudeville team of Brooks and Denton), and the banjo duo of Cullen and Collins, Van Eps' cylinders sold well. He supplemented his income by teaching and playing with local orchestras. Edison company literature often gives his name as Van Epps. In 1900, a New York City musical instrument dealer, John A. Haley, reprinted a letter by the banjoist which endorsed Haley's products and he signed the letter "Fred F.Van Epps, Banjoist. Studio, 60 Westervelt Avenue."

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NM-
(NEAR MINT) The vinyl is almost flawless, bright and shiny. A very light minor, barely visible mark or two may be permitted. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked. Sleeve looks almost Mint.
VG++/EX
(VERY GOOD ++/ Excellent) Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor, light scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a light hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked. Sleeve is Excellent.
VG+
(VERY GOOD PLUS) Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. Sleeve may have some shelf wear, or minor writing, no seem splits.
VG
(VERY GOOD) Vinyl will have noticeable scratches and scuffs that cause surface noise There should be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible.  Sleeve may have moderate wear or writing, tape, price tags etc, seem splits. May have promo corner, hole or notch in sleeve.