Released 17 years ago this June
Essential Standards
Vince Guaraldi · 2009
54 min · 12 tracks · bossa nova · Latin jazz · soundtrack
A soothing blend of jazz standards and bossa nova rhythms, infused with Guaraldi's signature melodic touch.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing background ambiance
- reflective late-night listening
- gentle melodic exploration
- relaxed, easygoing vibes
- slow, immersive soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released posthumously in 2009, 'Essential Standards' showcases Vince Guaraldi's enduring influence on jazz, particularly in the realm of film soundtracks. By this time, he was widely recognized for his work on the 'Peanuts' animated specials, solidifying his legacy as a major figure in West Coast jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Brubeck· Bill Evans· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Softly as in a Morning Sunrise 3:31
- 2 The Girl From Ipanema 5:19
- 3 Moon River 5:21
- 4 Cast Your Fate to the Wind 3:09
- 5 Willow Weep for Me 5:20
- 6 Fascinating Rhythm 2:48
- 7 Since I Fell for You 4:23
- 8 The Days of Wine and Roses 5:25
- 9 On Green Dolphin Street 5:56
- 10 Autumn Leaves 4:27
- 11 Corcovado 3:24
- 12 Greensleeves 5:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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