album · August 1, 1964
The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi
Original Jazz ClassicsSee this day
jazzbossa nova
This 1964 collection finds the acclaimed jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi interpreting Latin American standards in a bossa nova style, a departure from his more famous Peanuts compositions.
- The album was released on August 1, 1964, by Original Jazz Classics. It features Guaraldi's interpretations of classic Latin American songs.
- This album features Vince Guaraldi on piano, accompanied by a small jazz ensemble.
- The album was recorded during a period when bossa nova was gaining international popularity.
Vince Guaraldi was a jazz pianist and composer born in San Francisco, best known for his work on the Peanuts television specials. This 1964 album found him exploring bossa nova arrangements of Latin American standards.
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