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Vince Guaraldi
Vince Guaraldi with the San Francisco Boys Chorus
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Blowin' In The Wind
2. Think Drink
3. Theme To Grace
4. Spice Island Theme
5. Monterey
6. Eleanor Rigby
7. My Little Drum
8. Newport Theme
9. Peppermint Patty
10. Newport Theme (Alternate Take)

CD Details

All Artists: Vince Guaraldi
Title: Vince Guaraldi with the San Francisco Boys Chorus
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: D&D
Original Release Date: 8/2/2005
Release Date: 8/2/2005
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 821252111623

Synopsis

Product Description

Here it is: the one you've been looking for. Vince Guaraldi with the San Francisco Boys Chorus. Vince recorded this album in 1968 and released it on his own D&D label. Only a limited number of LPs were manufactured back in the day, and distribution was so sparse that the album didn't get much exposure outside of Northern California. The LP slowly fell into obscurity and became known as a prized must-have by avid Vince Guaraldi collectors. The recording is a great mix of classic Guaraldi instrumentals and vocal arrangements featuring the San Francisco Boys Chorus. Because Vince Guaraldi with the San Francisco Boys Chorus is the last of the jazz pianist's original LPs to make the transition to CD, this re-issue is a landmark event for jazz fans in general, and followers of "Dr. Funk" in particular.

CD Reviews

Guaraldi at his funk-king best, y'all!

P. Costello | 11/17/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Vince Guaraldi has been a favorite jazz pianist of mine for longer than I knew or could remember. Growing up on Charlie Brown specials, I loved the music as much as the idea of the Great Pumpkin or the football being pulled away at the last moment. Guaraldi made the emotional appeal of the show, I now see. All of Guaraldi's music sounds clear and unencumbered by academic posturing but it is also rich and layered. He does tend to play the same riffs and chord progressions across his work, but it is the soul of the man that comes across even within his limitations. This particular album is by far one of my favorites--the chorus and Guaraldi fit each other very well. He knows how to blend the sublime and the everyday, religious and Beatles music go together. Do yourself a favor--go back to this 60s and 70s icon for a very pleasant few hours. You will do it more than once if you own it. I have."