Vince Guaraldi was one of the leading pianists to rise to prominence from the California Bay Area scene. Originally a Latin jazz musician, Guaraldi later composed the beloved and timeless music for the "Peanuts" television specials. This collection spans Guaraldi's multifaceted career, with note-for-note transcriptions of nine terrific songs, including: Cast Your Fate to the Wind; Christmas Time Is Here; Greensleeves; Linus and Lucy; Manha de Carnaval; O Tannenbaum; Outra Vez; Samba de Orfeu and Star Song. Includes a biography and a discography.