Vince Guaraldi
Biography
Vincent Anthony Guaraldi (né Dellaglio, July 17, 1928 – February 6, 1976) was an American jazz pianist best known for composing music for animated television adaptations of the Peanuts comic strip. His compositions for this series included their signature melody "Linus and Lucy" and the holiday standard "Christmas Time Is Here". He is also known for his performances on piano as a member of Cal Tjader's 1950s ensembles and for his own solo career. His 1962 composition "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" became a radio hit and won a Grammy Award in 1963 for Best Original Jazz Composition. He died of a sudden heart attack on February 6, 1976, at age 47, moments after concluding a nightclub performance in Menlo Park, California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vince Guaraldi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
Nov 30, 2015Rated 7 out of 10
Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
Jul 07, 2009Rated 5 out of 10
The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi
Sep 19, 2009
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Dec 06, 2001Rated 6.2 out of 10
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
Mar 11, 1973Rated 6.2 out of 10
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Nov 20, 1973Rated 7.3 out of 10
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Oct 29, 1972Rated 6.8 out of 10