Vince Guaraldi News

In what is quickly becoming an Atlanta Christmas tradition, Jeffrey Btzer and friends return to perform the music of VINCE GUARALDI'S "A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS." Btzer plays drums in a trio that features pianist T.T. Mahony and Adrian Ash on bass.

The simple 1965 animated tale of Charlie Brown's search for the true meaning of Christmas has justifiably become a holiday perennial on... Television RSS feed Tonight in Prime Time 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' The simple 1965 animated tale of Charlie Brown's search for the true meaning of Christmas has justifiably become a holiday perennial on ...

Hear the music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at the Earl on Dec. 19, as presented by Jeffrey Butzer , T.T. Mahony and friends Many of the bands taking to Atlanta's stages this week do so as part of some sort of holiday-themed show, from Yule Log's raucously rock 'n' roll take on St.

Guaraldi's spare and infectious melodies became an essential component of the TV specials until his death in 1976, and that original Peanuts score remains a seasonal favourite.

And so the Times Union's Tournament of Carols comes down to four songs. And if you're a Bing Crosby fan, it's time to cast your vote online or sit by and let Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" become the Capital Region's favorite holiday song.

" Christmas Time is Here " Listening to local jazz-leaning post-rock squad Foscil , one feels the push and pull of instrumental experimentation vs.

We asked Herald readers to share their most cherished Christmas albums. Here are the top picks and the reasons for their enduring popularity.

Grab some popcorn balls and enjoy these fun, festive holiday features. -- "A Charlie Brown Christmas" . The Peanuts gang searches for the true meaning of Christmas in this half-hour animated treasure.

Recording Christmas music, or an entire album of holiday favorites, has become a rite of passage of sorts, having been done over the decades by artists as diverse as Snoop Dogg and The Andrews Sisters.

It was 44 years ago when "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS. One of the most beloved Christmas shows has Charlie worrying about not being excited as the holiday approaches, which leads Linus to question his friend's sanity.

Anyone having trouble getting into the holiday spirit needs only attend one of two Avalon Theatre performances Sunday with the Eric Byrd Trio as they recreate Vince Guaraldi's legendary music from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' Performances will immediately follow 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. screenings of the Charles Schultz classic.

Pianist George Winston recorded a tribute album in 1996 to jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi , a musician beloved by generations for the compositions he recorded for various Charlie Brown television specials and for his standard 'Cast Your Fate to the Wind." That album was Linus & Lucy--The Music of Vince Guaraldi , and Winston revisits his musical hero ...

Well, it's that time of year again. Yep, that certain time when you start noticing Christmas trees, candy canes, visions of sugarplams and the like.

Original air date: Dec. 6, 1964. Synopsis: This jerky, stop-motion animated musical based on the Johnny Marks song didn't look like a classic when it first aired in 1964, but that's what it's become.

The Spector of Christmas past: Ronnie Spector sang on Phil's classic holiday album.

This will be the 14th year that the Cartoon Christmas Trio will be performing Christmas music from cartoons -- particularly the music of Vince Guaraldi, composer of the music from " A Charlie Brown Christmas ." We've really enjoyed their performances in past years, and are happy that they're back playing in the area this holiday season.

Monument lighting, Christmas parade, Downtown Dollar Days...there's a lot going on for families this weekend.

The holidays just wouldna t be the same without the sounds of Vince Guaraldi or Tony Bennett.

The Eric Mintel Quartet will perform the music of Vince Guaraldi from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Sherman Theater.

The holiday TV classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" from 1968 features Vince Guaraldi's "Christmas Time Is Here." There's little room at the inn for new Christmas carols and songs.