Vince Guaraldi Trio – A Charlie Brown Christmas (Super Deluxe Edition) (2022) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

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Vince Guaraldi’s score from the classic 1965 animated Peanuts special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, is subject of a major reissue campaign from Craft Recordings.

One the the best selling jazz albums of all time is explored across a number of formats, including a comprehensive 4CD+blu-ray super deluxe edition, which features hours of newly unearthed session tapes from Fantasy Records’ vaults. This set also offers a blu-ray audio with a Dolby Atmos Mix and hi-res stereo mixes.

In fact, the standard version of the album has now been upgraded with a new stereo mix from engineer, Paul Blakemore. This features on a special 2LP deluxe vinyl which offers 13 bonus alternates. An expanded CD edition mirrors this content.

A single LP vinyl edition maintains the original 1965 mix but for this reissue is offered in gold foil sleeved with embossing details. So the outside cover is gold, but the actual vinyl is available in a number of coloured vinyl variants, depending on retailer.

The super deluxe offers more than 50 never-before-heard outtakes from five recording sessions and features both mixes of the album on CD 1. It is housed in a hardcover book which helps to guide fans through the entire recording process, via new, in-depth sleeve notes by Derrick Bang – a Peanuts expert.

The single LP vinyl editions of A Charlie Brown Christmas are released on 16 September 2022. The super deluxe, 2LP and single CD editions follow on 14 October, via Craft Recordings.Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz called on pianist extraordinaire Vince Guaraldi and his trio to compose and perform music that would reflect the humor, charm, and innocence of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang for their 1965 Christmas TV special. It was a perfect match: Guaraldi strings together elegant, enticing arrangements that reflect the spirit and mood of Schulz’s work and introduce contemporary jazz to youngsters with grace, charm, and creativity. “What Child Is This” touches on cool jazz’s richly textured percussive nuances, while “The Christmas Song” reflects Christmas’ relaxing, mellow moments. The renowned “Linus and Lucy” gives the Peanuts characters a fresh, energetic feel with its tantalizing meter changes, brilliant percussion, and dashing, humorous piano lines. “Christmastime Is Here,” perhaps the album’s most endearing and eloquent moment, is six minutes of soft, lullaby-like melodic and percussive flavors. This collection of soul-soothing melodies would not be complete without the romantic gem “Skating,” which blends musical references to falling snowflakes with the dashing feel of swing. Finally, the uplifting, emotionally stirring swing tune “Christmas Is Coming” really brings the listener into the joyous light of the Christmas spirit. Fred Marshall’s alluring walking basslines and drummer Jerry Granelli’s hauntingly beautiful brush work give most of the album a warm foundation, while Monty Budwig and Colin Bailey shine through with eminent dexterity on bass and drums on “Greensleeves.” As for Guaraldi, his penetrating improvisational phrases paint pictures of the first winter snowfall, myriad glistening trees, and powdery white landscapes. With its blend of contemporary jazz and lyrical mannerisms, A Charlie Brown Christmas is a joyous and festive meditation for the holiday season. – Shawn Haney

Tracklist:

1-01. Vince Guaraldi Trio – O Tannenbaum (2022 Stereo Mix) (05:09)
1-02. Vince Guaraldi Trio – What Child Is This (2022 Stereo Mix) (02:24)
1-03. Vince Guaraldi Trio – My Little Drum (2022 Stereo Mix) (03:12)
1-04. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Linus And Lucy (2022 Stereo Mix) (03:05)
1-05. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental / 2022 Stereo Mix) (06:06)
1-06. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / 2022 Stereo Mix) (02:46)
1-07. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (2022 Stereo Mix) (02:25)
1-08. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Hark, The Herald Angels Sing (2022 Stereo Mix) (01:54)
1-09. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (2022 Stereo Mix) (03:25)
1-10. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Für Elise (2022 Stereo Mix) (01:05)
1-11. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (2022 Stereo Mix) (03:20)
1-12. Vince Guaraldi Trio – O Tannenbaum (Original Stereo Mix) (05:08)
1-13. Vince Guaraldi Trio – What Child Is This (Original Stereo Mix) (02:24)
1-14. Vince Guaraldi Trio – My Little Drum (Original Stereo Mix) (03:12)
1-15. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Linus And Lucy (Take 1) (03:05)
1-16. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental / Original Stereo Mix) (06:06)
1-17. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / Original Stereo Mix) (02:46)
1-18. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (Original Stereo Mix) (02:25)
1-19. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Hark, The Herald Angels Sing (Original Stereo Mix) (01:54)
1-20. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (Original Stereo Mix) (03:25)
1-21. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Für Elise (Original Stereo Mix) (01:05)
1-22. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (Original Stereo Mix) (03:17)
1-23. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Take 1 / September 17, 1965) (02:13)
1-24. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Take 2 / September 17, 1965) (02:51)
1-25. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (Take 3 / September 17, 1965) (03:53)
1-26. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Takes 4-5 / September 17, 1965) (03:06)
1-27. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Take 6 / September 17, 1965) (03:24)
1-28. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Take 7 / September 17, 1965) (02:49)
1-29. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental / #2, Takes 1-2 / September 17, 1965) (03:01)
1-30. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental/ #2, Take 3 / September 17, 1965) (02:25)
1-31. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (Unnumbered / September 17, 1965) (02:17)
1-32. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (#3, Takes 1-2 / September 17, 1965) (03:35)
1-33. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (#3, Take 3 / September 17, 1965) (03:18)
1-34. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (#3, Takes 4-6 / September 17, 1965) (01:31)
1-35. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (#3, Take 7 / September 17, 1965) (02:43)
1-36. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Linus And Lucy (#4, Take 1 / September 17, 1965) (03:30)
1-37. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#5, Take 1 / September 17, 1965) (05:19)
1-38. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#5, Take 2 / September 17, 1965) (02:57)
1-39. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#5, Take 3 / September 17, 1965) (03:53)
1-40. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#5, Take 4 / September 17, 1965) (03:33)
1-41. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental / #6, Take 1 / September 17, 1965) (01:09)
1-42. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental / #6, Take 2 / September 17, 1965) (06:14)
1-43. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Take 1 / September 21, 1965) (03:53)
1-44. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Take 2 / September 21, 1965) (03:29)
1-45. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Take 3 / September 21, 1965) (03:04)
1-46. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Takes 4-6 / September 21, 1965) (01:37)
1-47. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Is Coming (#1, Take 7 / September 21, 1965) (03:05)
1-48. Vince Guaraldi Trio – O Tannenbaum (#2, Take 1 / September 21, 1965) (05:35)
1-49. Vince Guaraldi Trio – O Tannenbaum (#2, Take 2 / September 21, 1965) (01:03)
1-50. Vince Guaraldi Trio – O Tannenbaum (#2, Takes 3-4 / September 21, 1965) (01:10)
1-51. Vince Guaraldi Trio – O Tannenbaum (#2, Take 5 / September 21, 1965) (01:02)
1-52. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Jingle Bells (#3, Takes 1-4 / September 21, 1965) (01:59)
1-53. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Goin’ Out Of My Head (Unnumbered / September 21, 1965) (00:23)
1-54. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental / #6, Take 3 / September 22, 1965) (07:21)
1-55. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (#7, Take 1 / September 22, 1965) (04:20)
1-56. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Skating (#7, Take 2 / September 22, 1965) (04:04)
1-57. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Für Elise (Takes 1-2) (01:51)
1-58. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / #1, Take 1) (01:32)
1-59. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / #1, Takes 2-3) (00:36)
1-60. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / Take 4) (01:31)
1-61. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / #1, Take 5) (01:34)
1-62. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / Rehearsal) (00:24)
1-63. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / #1, Take 6) (00:59)
1-64. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal / #1, Take 7) (02:55)
1-65. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Take 1 / October 28, 1965) (01:29)
1-66. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Takes 2-4 / October 28, 1965) (01:01)
1-67. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Take 5 / October 28, 1965) (06:06)
1-68. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Take 6 / October 28, 1965) (05:40)
1-69. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Take 7 / October 28, 1965) (05:36)
1-70. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Take 8 / October 28, 1965) (05:39)
1-71. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Takes 9-10 / October 28, 1965) (01:24)
1-72. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Take 11 / October 28, 1965) (02:42)
1-73. Vince Guaraldi Trio – Greensleeves (Take 12 / October 28, 1965) (02:29)
1-74. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (Take 1 / October 28, 1965) (03:28)
1-75. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (Takes 2-3 / October 28, 1965) (04:10)
1-76. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (Takes 4-7 / October 28, 1965) (01:39)
1-77. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (Take 8 / October 28, 1965) (01:51)
1-78. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (Take 9 / October 28, 1965) (03:20)
1-79. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (Take 10 / October 28, 1965) (03:11)
1-80. Vince Guaraldi Trio – The Christmas Song (Take 11 / October 28, 1965) (03:19)