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.

Most Known For

Jazz Casual

as Self - Piano

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

as Little Birdie Singer (voice) (uncredited)

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

as 'Joe Cool' Singer (voice) (uncredited)

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

as Joe Cool Singer (voice) (uncredited)

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

as Self

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

as Self (archive footage)

The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi

as Self (archive footage)

Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park

as Self (archive footage)