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The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi (2009)
Directed by Andrew Thomas
Overview
A musical journey through the brief life and times of the celebrated composer who pioneered the crossover of jazz and pop music—from his celebrated scores for the Peanuts animations, to his mega-hit Cast Your Fate To The Wind, his nights in San Francisco’s North Beach at the hungry i, and his ground breaking Jazz Mass at Grace Cathedral. Including recently discovered and restored footage of Guaraldi’s appearances and recording sessions (captured by noted jazz writer and Rolling Stone co-founder Ralph J. Gleason), the film features new performances and insights from Dave Brubeck, Dick Gregory, George Winston, Jon Hendricks, Paul Krassner, Paul Mazursky and many more.
Length 116 minutes
Actors
David Benoit | Malcolm Boyd | Dave Brubeck | Maryedith Burrell | Irwin Corey | Robben Ford | Jimmy Fox | Toby Gleason | Charles Gompertz | Jerry Granelli | Dick Gregory | Vince Guaraldi | John Handy | Jon Hendricks | Paul Krassner | Leonard Maltin | Paul Mazursky | Dean Reilly | Ronnie Schell | Larry Vuckovich | Barbara Ware | George Winston