Van Eps,George Once In Awhile CD

In the 30s playing with Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and recording with many including Red Norvo in 1939 Van Eps switched to a seven-string guitar that he designed. After World War II Van Eps settled in the Los Angeles area busy in the film, radio and recording studios. Once in Awhile contains 21 tracks from Van Eps' 1946-49 recordings for the Jump label. Most are trio sides with Eddie Miller on tenor saxophone and Stanley Wrightsman on piano including the 1946 title track a song he re-recorded in 1949 with bass and drums and drums being issued for the first time on CD here.

1. Back Home (Take 4) 2. It's Easy to Remember (Take 5) 3. Ain't Misbehavin' (Take 4) 4. Peg O' My Heart (Master 40-4) 5. Ol' Pigeon-Toed Joe (Take 4) 6. Once in a While (Take 1) 7. Love Is Just Around the Corner (Take 1) 8. Stars Fell on Alabama (Take 4) 9. I'm Gonna Stomp Mr. Henry Lee (Take 2) 10. I Wrote It for Joe (Take 6) 11. Tea for Two (Take 5) 12. Once in Awhile (Alt) 13. Kay's Fantasy (Take 3) 14. I Wrote It for Joe (Take 1) 15. Stanley's Waltz (Take 11) 16. It's Easy to Remember (Take 1) 17. Ain't Misbehavin' (Take 3) 18. Peg O' My Heart (Take 3) 19. Ol' Pigeon-Toed Joe (Take 2) 20. Love Is Just Around the Corner (Take 2) 21. Stars Fell on Alabama (Take 2) 22. Stars Fell on Alabama (Take 5)