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[Album Deep Dive] George Van Eps - Mellow Guitar (Ep. 58)
In this episode of Album Deep Dives, I explore the remarkable contributions of George Van Epps, the father of the seven-string guitar. We dive into his 1956 album Mellow Guitar, highlighting his pianistic approach to the instrument, masterful voice leading, and elegant counterpoint. I also discuss his influence on jazz guitar through his innovative playing, unique arranging techniques, and groundbreaking method book Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar. Tune in to discover why Van Epps remains a hidden gem in jazz history.
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By Marc-Andre Seguin
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In this episode of Album Deep Dives, I explore the remarkable contributions of George Van Epps, the father of the seven-string guitar. We dive into his 1956 album Mellow Guitar, highlighting his pianistic approach to the instrument, masterful voice leading, and elegant counterpoint. I also discuss his influence on jazz guitar through his innovative playing, unique arranging techniques, and groundbreaking method book Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar. Tune in to discover why Van Epps remains a hidden gem in jazz history.
Resources and Links:
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Available on RSS feed, YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple.
RSS:
https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147798591/feed
YouTube Music:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdZzxzHaS5rzSO8zNtZmX-OSMWUgbWOu0
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5tdsJWZihK0kZnzjfu0ocQ
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jazzguitarlessons-net-podcast/id981300420
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