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    I found this fascinating, and it makes me want to check out more of his music.



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    Genius musician who could be appreciated by folks that "just don't like jazz".
    Well done sir, well done indeed!

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    I never noticed the "latin influence" until they mentioned it in the video. But then I've been hearing this music since I was born, and didn't hear anything latin until 30 years later probably.

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    Tying the Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete threads together:



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    Schultz hated jazz

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    Quote Originally Posted by ruger9
    I found this fascinating, and it makes me want to check out more of his music.


    Here's one with Julian Lage. Merry Xmas...


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    Quote Originally Posted by wintermoon
    Schultz hated jazz
    Look how that ended up.

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    Vince Guaraldi is friggin good. He's not just the peanuts foo.

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    Guaraldi's scores for Peanuts are some of the best composing for moving image ever. He was an interesting and talented cat. If he was somewhat limited in terms of piano chops, compared to many of his contemporaries, he made up for that with his hook-laden compositions that endured for decades and likely will continue to do so.

    That Lage perfomance is gorgeous. Thanks for linking!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cunamara
    Tying the Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete threads together:


    Sounds nice ... but somehow I keep listening for (subdued, polite) restaurant sounds... is that just me?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cunamara
    Tying the Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete threads together:


    That's so cool... even if I didn't know that was Guaraldi, I'd KNOW simply because it sounds like him. Instantly recognizable (thank to Peanuts)

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyV
    If he was somewhat limited in terms of piano chops, compared to many of his contemporaries, he made up for that with his hook-laden compositions.
    How tf is this limited in chops?



    Last edited by Bobby Timmons; 12-19-2022 at 03:10 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith
    How tf is this limited in chops?
    I’ve no idea where that came from, for VG was the real deal. And like many greats, gone too soon!

    I dare anyone to think of Christmas without thinking of Christmas Time Is Here.


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    ^ Possibly because he leaves space on his popular oriented tunes and that could lead someone who only has heard those to think he was underskilled. But he was a great player.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
    I’ve no idea where that came from, for VG was the real deal. And like many greats, gone too soon!

    I dare anyone to think of Christmas without thinking of Christmas Time Is Here.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith
    ^ Possibly because he leaves space on his popular oriented tunes and that could lead someone who only has heard those to think he was underskilled. But he was a great player.
    Monk left a lot of space in a lot of his composition. I like that. Some time to breath and think about a cool riff or note.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith
    ^ Possibly because he leaves space on his popular oriented tunes and that could lead someone who only has heard those to think he was underskilled. But he was a great player.
    One word. Miles.

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    VG is one of my favorite pianists and his Peanuts stuff is great.

    The trio is tight, the melodies are memorable, and the nostalgia is a bonus.

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    There ain’t nothin missing in VG’s playing!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AaronMColeman
    Monk left a lot of space in a lot of his composition. I like that. Some time to breath and think about a cool riff or note.
    Quote Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
    One word. Miles.
    Yep, same thing. Left more space than the average player but it let their music breathe and supported their style. But could still run some lines off too.

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    check out some of his early pre Peanuts [and 'stache] records like this one w/longtime guitarist Eddie Duran


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    I know this is an old thread, but I had to resurrect it to pay my respects to a true jazz great. I have every recording he ever made on vinyl and have been a huge fan since a child watching Charlie Brown Christmas. Loved his use of space as I did with Miles. His touch reminds me of Bill Evans- not his playing, but the way he delivers notes so delicately when it is called for but can really dig in when needed.

    I am starting to work on some arrangements for guitar for this Christmas, which is why I did a search here for Guaraldi.