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Jazz is just a reflection of life : The musical genius of Jerry Granelli
A profile of the legendary jazz drummer and composer Jerry Granelli, on the eve of turning 80. He has accompanied many of the greats, including: Mose Allison, Sly Stone and The Grateful Dead. And most famously, he is the last surviving member of the Vince Guaraldi Trio that recorded the iconic album: A Charlie Brown Christmas.
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Legendary drummer was a member of the Vince Guaraldi Trio behind the iconic album, A Charlie Brown Christmas
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Posted: Dec 21, 2020 5:14 PM ET | Last Updated: December 21, 2020
Jerry Granelli is the last surviving member of the Vince Guaraldi Trio that recorded the iconic 1965 album, A Charlie Brown Christmas. It wasn t until 2013 that the legendary jazz drummer was ready to play music from this album again. I had to appreciate it. The joy that it brought people, he says. (Scott Irvine c. 2019)