Vince Guaraldi | Essential Standards

AllMusic Review by Al Campbell

As part of the Essential Standards series from OJC, pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi is spotlighted on 12 tracks recorded for Fantasy in the '50s and '60s. While this compilation contains great performances (several are from Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus and Cast Your Fate to the Wind), it may not be the best place for the casual fan to start. None of Guaraldi's songs associated with the Charlie Brown television cartoon are included, with the exception of the original master take of "Greensleeves." This set would, however, make a fine companion to Charlie Brown's Holiday Hits.

Vince Guaraldi Essential Standards Label: Original Jazz Classics Genre: Jazz Year: 2009

1 Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise 00:00 2 The Girl From Ipanema 03:31 3 Moon River 08:51 4 Cast Your Fate To The Wind 14:12 5 Willow Weep For Me 17:22 6 Fascinating Rhythm 22:42 7 Since I Fell For You 25:30 8 The Days Of Wine And Roses 29:54 9 On Green Dolphin Street 35:19 10 Autumn Leaves 41:16 11 Corcovado 45:43 12 Greensleeves (Originally Issued Master Take) 49:08