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A Charlie Brown Christmas (Remastered)

Vince Guaraldi Trio

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  Name Artist Time Price  
1 O Tannenbaum Vince Guaraldi Trio 5:11 $0.99 View In iTunes
2 What Child Is This? Vince Guaraldi Trio 2:23 $0.99 View In iTunes
3 My Little Drum Vince Guaraldi Trio 3:11 $0.99 View In iTunes
4 Linus & Lucy Vince Guaraldi Trio 3:05 $1.29 View In iTunes
5 Christmastime Is Here (Instrumental) Vince Guaraldi Trio 6:08 $0.99 View In iTunes
6 Christmastime Is Here (Vocal) Vince Guaraldi Trio 2:47 $0.99 View In iTunes
7 Skating Vince Guaraldi Trio 2:41 $0.99 View In iTunes
8 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Vince Guaraldi Trio 1:53 $0.99 View In iTunes
9 Christmas Is Coming Vince Guaraldi Trio 3:25 $0.99 View In iTunes
10 Für Elise Vince Guaraldi Trio 1:04 $0.99 View In iTunes
11 The Christmas Song Vince Guaraldi Trio 3:17 $0.99 View In iTunes
12 Greensleeves Vince Guaraldi Trio 5:28 $0.99 View In iTunes
13 Christmas Is Coming (Alternate Take 1) Vince Guaraldi Trio 4:34 $0.99 View In iTunes
14 The Christmas Song (Alternate Take 3) Vince Guaraldi Trio 3:52 $0.99 View In iTunes
15 Greensleeves (Alternate Take 6) Vince Guaraldi Trio 5:03 $0.99 View In iTunes
16 Christmastime Is Here (Alternate Vocal Take 5) Vince Guaraldi Trio 1:26 $0.99 View In iTunes

Album Review

Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz called on pianist extraordinaire Vince Guaraldi and his trio to compose and perform music that would reflect the humor, charm, and innocence of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang for their 1965 Christmas TV special. It was a perfect match: Guaraldi strings together elegant, enticing arrangements that reflect the spirit and mood of Schulz's work and introduce contemporary jazz to youngsters with grace, charm, and creativity. "What Child Is This" touches on cool jazz's richly textured percussive nuances, while "The Christmas Song" reflects Christmas' relaxing, mellow moments. The renowned "Linus and Lucy" gives the Peanuts characters a fresh, energetic feel with its tantalizing meter changes, brilliant percussion, and dashing, humorous piano lines. "Christmastime Is Here," perhaps the album's most endearing and eloquent moment, is six minutes of soft, lullaby-like melodic and percussive flavors. This collection of soul-soothing melodies would not be complete without the romantic gem "Skating," which blends musical references to falling snowflakes with the dashing feel of swing. Finally, the uplifting, emotionally stirring swing tune "Christmas Is Coming" really brings the listener into the joyous light of the Christmas spirit. Fred Marshall's alluring walking basslines and drummer Jerry Granelli's hauntingly beautiful brush work give most of the album a warm foundation, while Monty Budwig and Colin Bailey shine through with eminent dexterity on bass and drums on "Greensleeves." As for Guaraldi, his penetrating improvisational phrases paint pictures of the first winter snowfall, myriad glistening trees, and powdery white landscapes. With its blend of contemporary jazz and lyrical mannerisms, A Charlie Brown Christmas is a joyous and festive meditation for the holiday season. [This edition of A Charlie Brown Christmas included bonus tracks.]

Recent Customer Reviews

The best christmas album of all time!!!!!!
     
by Holly Golighty

This is truly the definition of christmas music. Vinve Guaraldi is so amazing when it comes to music. I don't have one bad thing to say about this album. Every time i listen to it I can picture the show. I keep it on my ipod all year round. If you don't own this or the show buy them both. It's worth it.

Love that Jazz
     
by Bee_Gees_Lover

Wonderful music, played with so much heart. It definitely made A Charlie Brown Christmas a classic!

Makes me ready for Christmas!
     
by Nowayjose246

This are really good songs from Merry Christmas Charlie Brown. I really like 'Christmas Time is Here'. Also for 16 songs and the album being $5.99, that's a really good deal!

Biography

Born: July 17, 1928 in San Francisco, CA

Genre: Jazz

Years Active: '50s, '60s, '70s

Vince Guaraldi, the widely acclaimed jazz pianist best known for his cheerful, uplifting work with Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang, got his start in the music biz with a record entitled Blues Groove by Woody Herman in 1956. It is here that his piano playing is clearly heard only on the final three...
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