Cheek to Cheek - George Van Eps

[@CiscoDuck]

This is an example of the complete guitarist. Bass, rhythm chords, harmonies, melody, counterpoint, improvisation, a definite arrangement without the strict confines of being structured, yet with all the earmarks of discipline. A performance that has that distinct movement of a Swiss watch we Van Eps fans have come to expect from him at each performance, from start to finish!

[@danielmargolis3210]

I was lucky to hear George in NYC in the mid-80’s in a duo with guitarist Tony Rizzi. Amazing.

[@markthornbury2811]

And he was such a nice man to hang out with. I was studying with him in 1984, just before I got married. I called him “Uncle George”. He had great stories bout hanging out with Fats Waller in Harlem back in the day…

[@greglarry11]

Always goes to show you, there is always another monster guitar player somewhere. Awesome.

[@artwilliams4144]

What a cool guy he was! Glad you are putting this footage out there.........good on you!

[@JoeAhmadGuitar]

Thanks for this masterpiece. I have tried to replicate it as best I can on my channel. Cheers and thank the guitar gods for George Van Eps!

[@miketkerrmusic]

Wow, thank you for these uploads!!

[@jobethjones2149]

Wow.

[@medo8920]

There was a bassist around somewhere right? Im trying to learn to play this piece just not sure

[@IsaacSmelcZhan]

No he played the bass himself that is one of the reasons he loved 7 string

[@PrashantSamlal]

I think it was a joke😅​@@IsaacSmelcZhan

[@demejiuk5660]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MarcSt-Jean]

Same problem with Ron Eschete... where is that other guy?