Vince Guaraldi
Biography: Vincent Anthony Guaraldi (né Dellaglio, July 17, 1928 – February 6, 1976) was an American jazz pianist best known for composing music for animated television adaptations of the Peanuts comic strip. His compositions for this series included their signature melody "Linus and Lucy" and the holiday standard "Christmas Time Is Here". He is also known for his performances on piano as a member of Cal Tjader's 1950s ensembles and for his own solo career. His 1962 composition "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" became a radio hit and won a Grammy Award in 1963 for Best Original Jazz Composition. He died of a sudden heart attack on February 6, 1976, at age 47, moments after concluding a nightclub performance in Menlo Park, California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vince Guaraldi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 17, 1928
Deathday: February 06, 1976
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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
1972-10-29
Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
2009-07-07
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
1973-03-11
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
2015-11-30
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
1973-11-20
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
2001-12-06