Vincent Anthony Guaraldi was an American jazz musician, composer, and pianist. Guaraldi wrote and composed many of the songs that made up the soundtrack to the Peanuts television series. One of his most recognized composition is "Linus and Lucy" from A Charlie Brown Christmas, which has been adopted worldwide and become popularly known as the musical signature of the Peanuts television Series.
Albums
- 1955: Modern Music from San Francisco
- 1965: A Charlie Brown Christmas
- 1998: Charlie Brown's holiday Hits
- 2006: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Remastered)
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Fast Facts
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Name
Vincent Anthony Guarald
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Born
July 17, 1928
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Died
February 6, 1976
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Genre
Jazz
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Origin
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Active
1951
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Albums
24
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Fact:
Vince Guaraldi's last gig was at Butterfield's Bar in Menlo Park, California were he suffered a fatal heart attack on February 6, 1976 Musician Guide: Vince Guaraldi Biography
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Grammy Awards
Best Original Jazz Composition for "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" Active Musician: Vince Guaraldi Biography
