Vince Guaraldi Peanuts LP Set Coming Nov. 20

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  1. Raylinds

    Raylinds Resident Lake Surfer Thread Starter

    I was motivated by the What does Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts music mean to you thread to take a look to see if there were some Guaraldi LPs that I did not have in my collection. I found this on Acoustic Sounds' site:

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    4LP deluxe edition, 180-gram vinyl
    Each 180-gram LP in the collection housed in a unique sleeve
    Includes 12" x 24" poster of pianist Vince Guaraldi
    Accompanying 16-page booklet with rare photos
    Liner notes by award-winning jazz historian and journalist Doug Ramsey

    Previously released on CD, this deluxe, 4-LP vinyl edition explores Vince Guaraldi's career through rare photos, ephemera and 31 tracks recorded between 1955 and 1966. This comprehensive survey proves that the San Francisco-based jazz pianist was much more than just the music behind the Peanuts animated specials — the position which gained him his widest recognition.
    Those who hold the Peanuts music close to their heart will never forget "Christmas Time Is Here," "Charlie Brown Theme," "Linus and Lucy," and all the others.
    Each 180-gram vinyl LP in this collection is housed in its own unique sleeve, the design of which is inspired by Guaraldi ephemera. A collectible 12" x 24" poster of the pianist also is included, as is a whimsical reproduction of a 1960s promotional cut-out Guaraldi mustache that can be worn, as many jazz club patrons did back in the day, when they were passed out during his live performances. An accompanying 16-page booklet features a host of rarely seen images-many of which are from the extensive collection of historian Derrick Bang (author of 2012's Vince Guaraldi at the Piano [McFarland Press]). Liner notes by award-winning jazz historian and journalist Doug Ramsey round out the package.

    LP 1
    1. Calling Dr. Funk
    2. Fascinating Rhythm
    3. Never Never Land
    4. Fenwyck’s Farfel
    5. A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing
    6. Softly As In Morning Sunrise
    7. Samba De Orpheus
    8. Cast Your Fate To The Wind

    LP 2
    1. Manha De Carnaval
    2. Moon River
    3. Jitterbug Waltz
    4. On Green Dolphin Street
    5. Star Song
    6. Days of Wind and Roses
    7. Mr. Lucky

    LP 3
    1. Corcovado
    2. Work Song
    3. Ginza Samba
    4. The Girl From Ipanema
    5. El Matador
    6. Oh, Good Grief
    7. Linus & Lucy
    8. Charlie Brown Theme
    9. The Great Pumpkin Waltz
    10. Thanksgiving Theme

    LP 4
    1. Christmas Is Coming
    2. Christmas Time Is Here
    3. Skating
    4. Theme To Grace
    5. Autumn Leaves
    6. Blues For Peanuts

    I also found these new arrivals:

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    For fans of the innumerable Charlie Brown/Peanuts television specials, Charlie Brown's Holiday Hits is a true goldmine, providing an album's worth of previously unreleased material by pianist Vince Guaraldi, written and recorded for various specials over the years. Brand new, yet instantly familiar, Guaraldi's effortless combination of childlike speech patterns melded with jazz rhythms makes for a style of music uniquely his and his alone. Highlights include two vocals from a group consisting of sixth grade students ("Oh, Good Grief" and version one of "Christmas Time Is Here"), "Linus and Lucy," "Heartburn Waltz," "Camptown Races," "Thanksgiving Theme," "Charlie Brown Theme," "Joe Cool," and yes, "Surfin' Snoopy." A great addition to his other work in the series.

    Side 1
    1. Joe Cool
    2. Surfin’ Snoopy
    3. Heartburn Waltz
    4. Track Meet
    5. Camptown Races
    6. Oh, Good Grief (vocal)
    7. Charlie Brown Theme

    Side 2
    8. Schroeder
    9. Charlie’s Blues
    10. Great Pumpkin Waltz
    11. Thanksgiving Theme
    12. Linus And Lucy
    13. Christmas Time Is Here (vocal)
    14. Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental)

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    To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Peanuts brand, Peanuts Greatest Hits is an all-new compilation featuring 12 of the most memorable recordings from the beloved animated Peanuts TV specials, all with the sophisticated, yet accessible jazz stylings of the Vince Guaraldi Trio.
    The album includes such favorites as the instantly recognizable "Linus and Lucy", the "Charlie Brown Theme" and the humorous "Little Birdie," and includes all new liner notes by Peanuts historian Derrick Bang.

    Side 1
    1. Linus And Lucy
    2. Charlie Brown Theme
    3. Baseball Theme
    4. Oh, Good Grief
    5. Happiness Is
    6. Little Birdie

    Side 2
    7. The Great Pumpkin Waltz
    8. Thanksgiving Theme
    9. Christmas Is Coming
    10. Christmas Time Is Here
    11. Skating
    12. Christmas Time Is Here

    Not new, but I also found:

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    50th anniversary limited edition orange vinyl
    Includes 12 collectible 8"x10" lithographs of Peanuts comic strip characters

    Most of us recall A Charlie Brown Christmas — the classic animated special that originally aired on network television during the holiday season of 1965 — as the moment when pianist Vince Guaraldi first breathed life into the entire Peanuts gang with a series of compositions that have since become as iconic as the characters themselves.
    But a year earlier, Guaraldi had scored a Peanuts TV special of an entirely different kind. After the success of A Man Named Mays, a documentary of San Francisco Giants center fielder Willie Mays, TV producer/director Lee Mendelson set out to tell the story of another ball player who had soared to similar fame during that same era: the hapless but resilient sandlot underdog, Charlie Brown. The result was A Boy Named Charlie Brown, a 60-minute documentary about Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz.
    A limited edition, collectible vinyl reissue of the original 1964 Jazz Impressions of a Boy Named Charlie Brown soundtrack is presented here by Fantasy Records via the Concord Music Group. As adoring fans of both Guaraldi's and Schulz's work, Concord has proudly put significant effort into faithfully restoring all components of the LP with a special bonus: orange vinyl. The reissue comes complete with Schulz's classic, quirky design, historic liner notes in a gatefold jacket, and reproductions of 8 x 10 lithographs of Peanuts characters.
    Enhanced with 24-bit remastering by engineer Joe Tarantino and brand new liner notes by Peanuts historian Derrick Bang, this release marks the 50th anniversary of the original Fantasy soundtrack to the television documentary with one of the most interesting backstories in entertainment history.
    Due to the whims of network programmers at the time, A Boy Named Charlie Brown never aired. Even an alternate version edited down to 30 minutes wouldn't sell. Nevertheless, Fantasy forged ahead with the 1964 release of the documentary soundtrack — originally titled Jazz Impressions of a Boy Named Charlie Brown, but later shortened in subsequent pressings — without the cross-promotional support of its television counterpart. Regardless of the project's hamstrung origins, Guaraldi's compositions, augmented by bassist Monty Budwig and drummer Colin Bailey, paint an evocative backdrop to Schulz's cast of engaging and enduring characters.

    Side 1
    Oh, Good Grief
    Pebble Beach
    Happiness Is
    Schroeder
    Charlie Brown Theme

    Side 2
    Linus and Lucy
    Blue Charlie Brown
    Baseball Theme
    Freda (With the Naturally Curly Hair)
     
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  2. Raylinds

    Raylinds Resident Lake Surfer Thread Starter

    Can anyone post their impressions of the SQ of Jazz Impressions of a Boy Named Charlie Brown? (see what I did there?);)
     
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