Impressions of Vince

Commentary, discussions and random thoughts about San Francisco-born jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi, beloved by many — including those who recognize his music, but not his name — and affectionately known as Dr. Funk

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

A Jolly Guaraldi Holiday 2017

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The holiday season is upon us, and it's once again time to investigate the many Guaraldi-themed concerts taking place, most of which (of...
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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Once more unto the breach, dear friends...

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In what has become an annual tradition, we have yet another re-release of A Charlie Brown Christmas . Craft Recordings, the catalog divi...
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Friday, September 22, 2017

Vince Guaraldi Day (locally)

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The opening line of a brief announcement published in Wednesday's Napa Valley Register couldn't help catching my eye: Mill Valley...
Sunday, May 21, 2017

Setting the record straight ... again!

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The argument was driving me into sputtering incoherence. Many fans and I were overjoyed, back in late summer 1998, with the unexpecte...
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Friday, March 17, 2017

You're finally a film score, Charlie Brown!

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If you’ve glanced at the album cover alongside these words, you already know the happy news. And yes: It’s amazing . The specialt...
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The Peanuts Connection: Down to the last note!

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I first "met" Rob Kirby when he was one of several hundred individuals who submitted an essay for 2009's  Security Blankets: H...
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Sunday, December 18, 2016

Tidbits from the newspaper archive

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Of late my good buddy (and fellow Guaraldi fan) Doug has been researching Dave Brubeck's early work, in the course of which pursuit he h...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Quadruple platinum!

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Big news today, folks. The milestone cited here actually has been public since August, but Concord/Fantasy waited for the official ceremon...
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