Vince Guaraldi
- Birthday: 7/17/1928
- Deathday: 2/6/1976
- Place of birth: San Francisco, California, USA
- Fame for: Sound
- Also known as: Vincent Guaraldi, Vince Dellaglio
- Social networks: Facebook
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.
Filmography
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Role(s): Joe Cool Singer (voice) (uncredited)
DetailsVince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
Role(s): Self (archive footage)
DetailsThere's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
Role(s): 'Joe Cool' Singer (voice) (uncredited)
DetailsIt's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
Role(s): Self (archive footage)
DetailsA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Role(s): Little Birdie Singer (voice) (uncredited)
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