Released 20 years ago
North Beach
Vince Guaraldi · 2006
51 min · 9 tracks · bossa nova · Latin jazz · soundtrack
A mellow blend of West Coast jazz and Latin influences evokes breezy nostalgia and intimate atmospheres.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- breezy afternoon relaxation
- intimate moments of reflection
- melodic explorations of nostalgia
- swaying rhythms for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released posthumously in 2006, 'North Beach' showcases Vince Guaraldi's enduring impact on jazz after his earlier peak with the 'Peanuts' soundtracks during the 1960s. This album features tracks recorded before his death in 1976, revealing a continued evolution in his signature style that merged playful melodies with sophisticated harmonies.
- 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 3:48
- 2 Autumn Leaves 7:16
- 3 Your Song 5:58
- 4 Lucifier's Lady 6:47
- 5 It Was a Very Good Year 7:30
- 6 Linus and Lucy 4:12
- 7 Cabaret 7:41
- 8 Masked Marvel 5:42
- 9 Cast Your Fate to the Wind (alternate take) 2:51
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