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Article: Jazz pianist champions the music of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
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- Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.
- Article date:
- December 24, 2007
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There are lots of reasons why "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has
become an enduring classic since its TV debut in 1965: its gentle
wit and wisdom, its slyly subversive message about consumerism and
the true meaning of Christmas. But don't discount the buoyant jazz
score, written by pianist Vince Guaraldi (1928-76) and now instantly
recognizable to millions.
Cyrus Chestnut, a leading jazz pianist who is known for his
swinging, gospel-tinged conception, has loved the music since he was
a kid and was even known around high school as the guy who could
play "Charlie Brown." He recorded the music some years ago, is
performing it with his trio, which includes bassist Dezron Douglas
and drummer Neal ...