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.
Sound 25
2000s
- 2006
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
Music
- 2002
1990s
- 1994
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
Music
- 1992
1970s
- 1979
Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown
Music
Charlie Brown Clears the Air
Music
It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
Music
- 1978
Tooth Brushing
Music
- 1976
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
Music
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
Music
- 1975
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
Original Music Composer
- 1974
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
Music
- 1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
Music
- 1972
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Music, Musician
- 1971
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
Music
1960s
- 1969
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Original Music Composer
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
Music
- 1967
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
Music
- 1966
Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
Music
- 1965
- 1963
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Music
Acted in 3
1970s
- 1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
'Joe Cool' Singer (voice) (uncredited)
- 1972
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Joe Cool Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Appearances4
2010s
- 2015
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
Self (archive footage)
- 2001
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Self
1960s
- 1961
Jazz Casual
Self - Piano · 1 episode