Vince Guaraldi

Born: 1928-07-17

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.


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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

as Little Birdie Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1973-11-20

Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be...

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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

as Joe Cool Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1972-10-29

With the school election looming, Linus is talked into running for school president. With Lucy...

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There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

as 'Joe Cool' Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1973-03-11

Most of the Peanuts gang is having trouble at school, but none more than Charlie Brown. In fact,...

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It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2015-11-30

A musical celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Christmas classic. Hosted by Kristen Bell.

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The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

as Self
Released: 2001-12-06

Now, years later, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Christmas...

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Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2009-07-07

A short documentary about Vince Guaraldi, the composer most well known for his work on several...

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Peanuts

as Little Birdie Singer (voice)
First aired: 1965-12-09

The successful comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz, was adapted into animated specials...

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Peanuts

as Joe Cool Singer (voice)
First aired: 1965-12-09

The successful comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz, was adapted into animated specials...

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Jazz Casual

as Self - Piano
First aired: 1961-01-17

Jazz Casual was an occasional series on jazz music on National Educational Television, the...

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