The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Andrew Thomas

Writers

Andrew Thomas

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

19 September 2009

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Vince Guaraldi

  Self (archive footage)

• David Benoit

  Self

• Malcolm Boyd

  Self

• 

  Dave Brubeck

  Self

• 

  Maryedith Burrell

  Self

• Irwin Corey

  Self

• Robben Ford

  Self

• Jimmy Fox

  Self

• Toby Gleason

  (voice)

• Charles Gompertz

  Self

• Jerry Granelli

  Self

• 

  Dick Gregory

  Self