A Charlie Brown Christmas
Vince Guaraldi · 1965
55 min · 16 tracks · bossa nova · Latin jazz · soundtrack
A jazzy, whimsical soundtrack that perfectly encapsulates the nostalgic spirit of Christmas through charming melodies and gentle rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic holiday atmosphere
- gentle background ambiance
- warm, cozy listening experience
- reflective seasonal moods
- short, pleasant interludes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Vince Guaraldi released 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' in December 1965, he was already an established jazz pianist but found new recognition in the realm of television soundtracks. This album marked a significant shift in his career, as it became one of the first animated specials to feature a jazz score prominently, establishing Guaraldi as a key figure in holiday music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Brubeck· Bill Evans· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 O Tannenbaum 5:11
- 2 What Child Is This 2:23
- 3 My Little Drum 3:13
- 4 Linus and Lucy 3:08
- 5 Christmas Time Is Here (instrumental) 6:08
- 6 Christmas Time Is Here (vocal) 2:47
- 7 Skating 2:41
- 8 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing 1:54
- 9 Christmas Is Coming 3:26
- 10 Für Elise 1:04
- 11 The Christmas Song 3:18
- 12 Greensleeves 5:29
- 13 Christmas Is Coming (alternate take 1) 4:34
- 14 The Christmas Song (alternate take 3) 3:53
- 15 Greensleeves (alternate take 6) 5:03
- 16 Christmas Time Is Here (alternate vocal take) 1:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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