Article: Jazz pianist champions the music of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

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 ...

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