Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas [40th Anniversary]

Title: A Charlie Brown Christmas [40th Anniversary] Artist: Vince Guaraldi Trio Release Date: 1965 Re-Released On: 8/21/2007 Label: Madacy Special Markets Album Type(s): soundtrack, christmas UPC: 628261316120 Genre: Jazz Styles: Christmas, Cool, Contemporary Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Holidays, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz Moods: Dreamy, Amiable/Good-Natured, Elegant, Refined/Mannered, Sophisticated, Stylish, Whimsical, Energetic, Innocent, Joyous, Laid-Back/Mellow, Playful, Reserved, Theatrical Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 6 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 3

1. O Tannenbaum :: Vince Guaraldi
2. What Child Is This :: Vince Guaraldi
3. My Little Drum :: Vince Guaraldi
4. Linus and Lucy :: Vince Guaraldi
5. Christmas Time Is Here [Instrumental] :: Vince Guaraldi
6. Christmas Time Is Here [Vocal Version] :: Vince Guaraldi
7. Skating :: Vince Guaraldi
8. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing :: Vince Guaraldi
9. Christmas Is Coming :: Vince Guaraldi
10. Für Elise :: Vince Guaraldi
11. The Christmas Song :: Vince Guaraldi
12. Greensleeves :: Vince Guaraldi
13. Christmas Is Coming [Alternate Take 1][*] :: Vince Guaraldi
14. The Christmas Song [Alternate Take 3][*] :: Vince Guaraldi
15. Greensleeves [Alternate Take 6][*] :: Vince Guaraldi
16. Christmas Time Is Here [Alternate Vocal Take][*] :: Vince Guaraldi

1. Christmas Is Coming :: David Benoit
2. Just Like Me :: Hank Williams, Jr.
3. Linus and Lucy :: Dave Koz
4. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year :: Toni Braxton
5. My Little Drum :: Rick Braun
6. Skating :: Norman Brown
7. Christmas Time Is Here :: Brian McKnight
8. O Tannenbaum :: Gerald Albright
9. Red Baron :: The Rippingtons
10. The Christmas Song :: Chaka Khan
11. Für Elise :: David Benoit
12. Christmas Time Is Here (Reprise) :: Eric Marienthal

1. Joe Cool [Mono Version][#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
2. Surfin' Snoopy [Mono Version][#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
3. Heartburn Waltz [Mono Version][#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
4. Track Meet [#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
5. Camptown Races [#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
6. Oh, Good Grief [Vocal Version][#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
7. Charlie Brown Theme :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
8. Schroeder [Mono Version] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
9. Charlie's Blues [Mono Version][#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
10. Great Pumpkin Waltz [Mono Version][#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
11. Thanksgiving Theme [Mono Version][#] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
12. Linus and Lucy :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
13. Christmas Time Is Here [Vocal Version] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio
14. Christmas Time Is Here [Instrumental] :: Vince Guaraldi Trio

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD Madacy Special Markets 53161

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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. [MNT's 2006 40th Anniversary Edition greatly expanded the original album's offerings -- including several bonus tracks, a second CD of cover versions, and a third CD of Charlie Brown holiday classics.] ~ Shawn Haney, All Music Guide

Name Credits Abbey Anna Project Assistant, Art Direction Alex Al Bass (Electric) Andi Howard Executive Producer Andrew Pham Package Design, Project Assistant Anna Stromberg Copyist Audrey Bilger Project Assistant Benny Velarde Timbales Bill Belmont Project Assistant Bill Fitch Conga Bill Heller Keyboards Brian McKnight Vocals, Arranger, Producer Brian Vibberts Engineer Carole Mukogawa Viola Caryn Rasmussen Copyist Chaka Khan Vocals Cheryl Pawelski Reissue Producer Chris Bellman Mastering Chris Clough Project Assistant Chris Loftlin Bass Chris Wood Engineer Chuck Bennett Trombone Clark Germain Tracking, Mixing Colin Bailey Drums Dan Tobin Smith Cello Dave Carpenter Bass (Acoustic) Dave Koz Saxophone David Benoit Orchestral Arrangements, Conductor, String Conductor, Producer, Synthesizer, String Arrangements, Arranger, Synthesizer Strings, Bells, Fender Rhodes, Piano David Nathan Keyboards Denyse Buffum Viola Eddie Duran Guitar Emanuel Klein Trumpet Emmanuel Campeau Design Eric Marienthal Saxophone Eric Stonerook Copyist Frank Snow Trumpet Fred Marshall Bass George Gumbs Engineer George Horn Remastering Gerald Albright Sax (Tenor) Glen Conkite Drums Grant Geissman Guitar (Electric) Haim Shtrum Violin Jamie Putnam Design, Art Direction Jan Folkson Vocal Engineer Jeff Wakolbinger Engineer Jenis Stonerook Copyist Jennifer Peters Project Assistant Jerry Granelli Drums Joe Tarantino Remastering Joel Derouin Concert Master Joel Selvin Liner Notes John "4 Daddman" Robinson Drums John Coppola Trumpet John Michael Gray Guitar John Pompeo Drums John Scott Trotter Conductor, Arranger John Wittenberg Violin Joshua Blanchard Engineer Julian Hallmark Violin Karen Van Sant Viola Keri Lewis Vocal Producer Larry Corbett Cello Larry Kelp Liner Notes Laurence Greenfield Violin Lee Charlton Drums Linda Kalin Design Luis Conte Percussion Mark Wexler Executive Producer, Project Assistant Mike Clark Drums Monty Budwig Bass Norman Brown Guitar Norman Hughes Violin Pat Firth Bass Peter Erskine Drums Prescott Ellison Drums Rick Braun Flugelhorn Rikka Arnold Project Assistant Rob Mathes Vocal Producer Rob Ondarza Project Assistant Robert Peterson Violin Ron Moss Executive Producer Rudolph Stein Cello Russ Freeman Arranger, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards Ruth Bruegger Violin Scott McRae Capehart Copyist Seward McCain Bass Stephen Hart Remixing Steve Sykes Mixing, Engineer Steven M. Holtman Trombone Suzie Katayama Contractor, Music Preparation Terri Hinte Project Assistant Tom Harrell Trumpet Toni Braxton Vocals Tony Maiden Guitar Tyrone Chase Guitar Valerie Ince A&R Vanessa Williams Vocals Vince Guaraldi Producer, Arranger, Adaptation, Piano Vinnie Colaiuta Drums Wayne Bergeron Viola William T. Stromberg Copyist Yvonne Wish Production Coordination