George Van Eps-Howard Alden • Keepin' Time

 

Review
by Scott Yanow
Guitarists George Van Eps (a veteran of the 1930's) and Howard Alden (36 at the time of this recording) had made three prior CD's before cutting a fine quartet date with bassist Michael Moore and drummer Jake Hanna. The two guitarists can easily be told apart for Van Eps (the inventor of the seven-string guitar) plays some of the most beautiful chords in the world while Alden often contributes single-note solos. Highlights of the disc include Alden's two renditions of Van Eps songs ("The Chant" and "Kay's Fantasy"), Van Eps' two features and such swing standards as "Blue Skies," "How High The Moon," "I Cover The Waterfront" and a duet rendition of "More Than You Know." All of the music is quite relaxed (with nothing over a slow-medium pace) but has plenty of inner fire.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/keepin-time-mw0000188555

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
Los guitarristas George Van Eps (un veterano de los años 30) y Howard Alden (36 años en el momento de esta grabación) habían grabado tres CD's anteriores antes de grabar un buen cuarteto con el bajista Michael Moore y el batería Jake Hanna. Es fácil distinguir a los dos guitarristas, ya que Van Eps (el inventor de la guitarra de siete cuerdas) toca algunos de los acordes más bellos del mundo, mientras que Alden contribuye a menudo con solos de una sola nota. Lo más destacado del disco son las dos interpretaciones de Alden de canciones de Van Eps ("The Chant" y "Kay's Fantasy"), las dos características de Van Eps y estándares del swing como "Blue Skies", "How High The Moon", "I Cover The Waterfront" y una interpretación a dúo de "More Than You Know". Toda la música es bastante relajada (nada más allá de un ritmo lento-medio) pero tiene mucho fuego interior.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/keepin-time-mw0000188555

Tracks:
1 - Blue Skies
Written-By – Irving Berlin

2 - Satin Doll
Lyrics By – Johnny Mercer
Written-By – Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington

3 - It Had To Be You
Lyrics By – Gus Kahn
Written-By – Isham Jones

4 - Body And Soul
Lyrics By – Edward Heyman, Robert Sour
Written-By – John Green*

5 - How High The Moon
Lyrics By – Nancy Hamilton
Written-By – Morgan Lewis

6 - Honeysuckle Rose
Lyrics By – Andy Razaf
Written-By – Thomas "Fats" Waller*

7 - I Cover The Waterfront
Lyrics By – Edward Heyman
Written-By – John Green*

8 - The Chant
Written-By – George Van Eps

9 - Willow Weep For Me
Written-By – Ann Ronell

10 - Kay's Fantasy
Written-By – George Van Eps

11 - More Than You Know
Lyrics By – Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu
Written-By – Vincent Youmans

12 - I Got Rhythm
Lyrics By – Ira Gershwin
Written-By – George Gershwin


Credits:
    Art Direction – Jay Bolvin
    Bass – Michael Moore (2) (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 10, 12)
    Drums – Jake Hanna (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 9, 10, 12)
    Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer] – Don Mooney
    Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Jim Mooney
    Executive-Producer – John Burk
    Guitar – George Van Eps (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 11, 12), Howard Alden (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 7 to 12)
    Liner Notes – Fred Bouchard
    Luthier – Bob Benedetto
    Mastered By – George Horn
    Mixed By – Phil Edwards
    Photography By – Ray Avery
    Producer – Carl E. Jefferson
    Producer [Assistant] – Charles C. Emory
    Product Manager [Production Director] – Alexis Davis

George Van Eps plays the Gretsch "George Van Eps" model 7-string guitar.
Howard Alden plays a 7-string guitar, custom made for him by Bob Benedetto.

Recorded at Sage & Sound Recording on September 6-7, 1994, Hollywood, CA

Label:    Concord Jazz – CCD-4713
Country:    US
Released:    1996
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Swing
https://www.discogs.com/release/8239219-George-Van-Eps-Howard-Alden-Keepin-Time

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