How Vince Guaraldi Captured the Sweet Melancholy of ‘Peanuts’ With His Expressive Instrumental Jazz

Video essayist Matt Draper recounts how talented jazz musician Vince Guaraldi captured the sweet melancholy of Peanuts with his beautifully expressive instrumentals.

Draper explains Guaraldi’s San Francisco roots, the work of the Vince Guaraldi Trio, and how Guaraldi came to be the singular instrumental voice of Peanuts animated specials featuring such iconic comic strip figures as Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and of course, Snoopy.

A look at the musical career of jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi and how he created the unforgettable music of the Peanuts and Charlie Brown television specials.

Vince Guaraldi The Man Behind the Music of Peanuts

Here’s an animated interpretation of The Vince Guaraldi Trio’s “Little Birdie” featuring Guaraldi’s rarely heard singing voice.

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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