Definitive Vince Guaraldi (Bril)

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Definitive Vince Guaraldi (Bril)
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Artist: Vince Guaraldi
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2009-10-06
Music Label: Fantasy
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Calling Dr. Funk
  2. Fascinating Rhythm
  3. Never Never Land
  4. Fenwyck's Farfel
  5. A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing
  6. Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
  7. Samba De Orpheus
  8. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
  9. Manha de Carnival
  10. Moon River
  11. Jitterbug Waltz
  12. On Green Dolphin Street
  13. Star Song
  14. The Days Of Wine And Roses
Music CD 2
  1. Mr. Lucky
  2. Corovado
  3. Work Song
  4. Ginza Samba
  5. The Girl From Ipanema
  6. El Matador
  7. Oh, Good Gried
  8. Linus And Lucy
  9. Charlie Brown Theme
  10. Great Pumpkin Waltz
  11. Thanksgiving Theme
  12. Christmas Is Coming
  13. Christmas Time Is Here [instrumental version]
  14. Skating
  15. Theme To Grace
  16. Autumn Leaves [previously unreleased]
  17. Blues For Peanuts [previously unreleased]

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Free Music Review: Just Spectacular, The Definitive Vince
Hit: 5 Stars

Looks like Mr. Chell took care of most of this one for me, but what I can still do is tell you how this record feels, and I think most would agree that it feels quite good. Out of Vince's 27 albums that came before this, 11 of them being re-mastered versions of older songs, none of them allow you to feel the array of emotions that this one does. It begins with Vince's quartet, including bassist Eugene Wright and drummer John Markham, absolutely nailing a recording of Calling Dr. Funk. This was one of Guaraldi's first big self-composed songs from his first album, Modern Music from San Francisco. Jerry Dodgion helps out on alto sax, by playing the melody with a lagging, relaxing and sexy swing to it, and Guaraldi hides in the back complimenting the sax until he takes lead in the second half. Nick Phillips, the man behind this compilation takes a trip way back with the old George Gershwin song "Fascinating Rhythm," and wow, what a fascinating rhythm. Bola Sete matches the piano melody on guitar with unbelievable accuracy and the song races through the changes without missing a beat, giving way to a thrilling emotion that overrides the original. The third track, "Never Never Land," is a song that brings hope for the future, the kind of song that says "everything will be okay," or "you've come along way, let me tell you about all you've accomplished." It is the first song Guaraldi plays by himself on the album, and he seems to enjoy the spotlight. His smooth jazz licks spice it up just the right amount, and he ends it with a comforting melody that feels like home. Without a moment's rest, "Fenwyck's Farfel' hits the ears, and it is held down strong by a walking bass line and a distinctive guitar lick, involving a tasteful hammer-on or two. It has that same kind of mischievous smooth jazz feel and sound that comes out of the Pink Panther theme. Guaraldi's next piece is maybe is most famous, as "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" did win a Grammy for best jazz piece in 1966. "Moon River" comes soon after, and its name gives away the feel of the song. If you can imagine sitting by the side of the river under the moonlight with your eyes closed, you can already hear this song. And to remain up in the night sky, "Star Song" comes next, spicing the album up a little with a Spanish feel. It doesn't completely escape the smooth genre though, as Guaraldi's piano lines combine and sweetly compliment the nylon-string guitar. Disc 2, and yes friends, there is a disc 2, begins with song called "Mr. Lucky" and continues a bit of samba-like rhythm that is so closely correlated with sensual dancing. Once Guaraldi takes a break from the Spanish tunes, he eases in to some classic smooth jazz with "Ginza Samba," but doesn't quite leave the nylon-string guitar behind yet. The guest guitarist Bola Sete doesn't disappoint as he holds down the rhythm and takes a lush solo in the second half. And now, what everyone is waiting for on the ultimate compilation of all Guaraldi, the Peanuts section comes flying in next. Songs like "Oh, Good Grief," "Linus and Lucy," and of course the "Charlie Brown Theme" really bring back memories. It also includes iconic Peanuts cues such as "Thanksgiving Theme," "Christmas Is Coming," and "Christmas Time Is Here" to set that mood of giving through family and love. Guaraldi's masterpiece then sadly comes to its end with the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves" and lastly, "Blues for Peanuts." Thanks to this compilation, I have a song to match every day and every feeling, and life before it seems empty to me now. If you're a jazz fan like I am, or a smooth jazz fan specifically, expand your limits and allow this one to grace your eardrums. Whether it's for the family or just to keep you company as you do all the things you do, this album should follow you everywhere you go, or take you anywhere you'd like to go. Five stars for sure!!!
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Definitive Vince Guaraldi (Bril) Poster

Fantasy Records salutes the famed pianist, who, despite gold records and global acclaim as a renowned jazz artist, will always be best known for his cheerful, uplifting work with Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. Although he passed away at the young age of 47 in 1976, Vince Guaraldi will always live on in the minds and hearts of jazz and music fans of all ages; and this special 2-CD set is the ideal salute to this very deserving artist.

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