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How pianist Vince Guaraldi's music became the soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” as holiday classic turns 60 (exclusive)

Guaraldi's soundtrack for 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' became an instant classic It might be the most famous jazz album in the country — Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas, which ...
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Jazz, joy and one ragged Christmas tree: 60 years of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

Sixty years ago — on Dec. 9, 1965 — a holiday special launched a new Christmas tradition. A Charlie Brown Christmas premiered, and it would become a beloved annual broadcast. For decades viewers ...
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Vince Guaraldi: It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown/Charlie Brown's All Stars

The series of complete Peanuts television special soundtracks put out by Lee Mendelson Film Productions continues with a delightful disc coupling music from 1976's It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown with ...
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How Pianist Vince Guaraldi's Music Became the Soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas ”as Holiday Classic Turns 60 (Exclusive)

It might be the most famous jazz album in the country — Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas, which first aired 60 years ago in December. Jason Mendelson — the son of Lee ...