Vince Guaraldi Trio

Jazz Trio Known for Peanuts Soundtrack

The Vince Guaraldi Trio was a jazz group led by pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi, renowned for their contributions to the soundtracks of the Peanuts animated specials. Vince Guaraldi, born Vincent Anthony Dellaglio on July 17, 1928, in San Francisco, California, was an accomplished musician whose career took a significant turn when he composed the score for "A Charlie Brown Christmas" in 1965. This work included the iconic track "Linus and Lucy," which became synonymous with the Peanuts franchise. The success of this soundtrack led to a long-standing relationship with the Peanuts series, and Guaraldi went on to score several more specials.