Greatest Hits
Vince Guaraldi · 1980
57 min · 14 tracks · bossa nova · Latin jazz · soundtrack
A breezy blend of Latin jazz and bossa nova, infused with playful melodies and nostalgic warmth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic warmth for cozy afternoons
- playful melodies for lighthearted moments
- wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
- background soundtrack for social gatherings
- gentle peaks that invite reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy intensity
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Greatest Hits' captures Vince Guaraldi's legacy following his influential work on the Peanuts soundtracks. By this point, Guaraldi had established himself as a leading figure in West Coast jazz, having gained mainstream success with tracks like 'Linus and Lucy' and 'Christmas Time Is Here'. This compilation serves as a retrospective that highlights his unique fusion of jazz and popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Brubeck· Bill Evans· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cast Your Fate to the Wind 3:08
- 2 Ginza 5:28
- 3 Mr. Lucky 2:54
- 4 Treat Street 3:03
- 5 I'm a Loser 2:38
- 6 Days of Wine and Roses 5:25
- 7 Star Song 4:48
- 8 Outra Vez 2:53
- 9 Samba de Orpheus 5:40
- 10 Manhã de Carnaval 5:50
- 11 Zelao 4:32
- 12 Oh, Good Grief 2:24
- 13 Linus and Lucy 3:06
- 14 Christmas Time Is Here 6:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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