Vince Guaraldi Trio

The Profile

The Vince Guaraldi Trio was led by American jazz pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi. The trio is best known for the soundtrack A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and several Peanuts-related recordings. Guaraldi died in 1976.

Vince Guaraldi (1928–1976) was an American jazz pianist. On A Charlie Brown Christmas the trio featured Monty Budwig (bass) and Colin Bailey (drums). Guaraldi was nicknamed "Dr. Funk" (mentioned in reviews).

The reviews praise A Charlie Brown Christmas as a masterpiece and essential jazz soundtrack. The trio (with Monty Budwig on bass and Colin Bailey on drums) is credited with creating enduring themes like "Linus & Lucy" and "Christmas Time Is Here." The record is celebrated for its emotional range, bossa nova touches, and broad popular appeal.