Linus & Lucy: The Music of Vince Guaraldi

• Artist: George Winston
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• Release Date: September 17, 1996
• Total Time: 57:13
• Genre: New Age

Review

Combining the whimsical yet elegant compositions of Vince Guaraldi and the mellow, restrained playing of George Winston, Linus & Lucy: The Music of Vince Guaraldi is a mostly happy marriage of the composer's and performer's styles. On much of the album, Winston tends to tone down the breeziness of Guaraldi's performances, opting for a gentler, reflective approach that sparkles on "Skating" and "Young Man's Fancy," but tends to make "The Great Pumpkin Waltz" and "Treat Street" sound a bit washed out. However, sprightly renditions of "The Masked Marvel," "You're in Love, Charlie Brown," "Peppermint Patty," and "Eight Five Five" more than make up for the occasional lag and spotlight Winston's virtuoso piano playing. Though it's not necessarily intended as a best-of Vince Guaraldi collection, Linus & Lucy could certainly be used as one; however, it's Winston's distinctive style that makes it one of the best solo piano new age albums of the '90s. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Cast Your Fate to the Wind	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(6:23)
Skating	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(3:02)
Linus & Lucy	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(3:17)
The Great Pumpkin Waltz	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(3:56)
Monterey	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(4:38)
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(2:31)
Treat Street	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(4:54)
Eight Five Five	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(1:25)
The Masked Marvel	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(5:37)
Charlie Brown and His All Stars	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(1:56)
You're in Love, Charlie Brown	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(2:51)
Peppermint Patty	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(3:41)
Bon Voyage	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(1:49)
Young Man's Fancy	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(3:52)
Remembrance	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(2:19)
Theme to Grace/Lament	Vince Guaraldi	George Winston	(5:02)

Credits

George Winston (Piano), George Winston (Main Performer)