Linus and Lucy: with the Jerry Granelli Trio

[@SOffenbach]

I love the way the old man smiled after the pianist smiled first.

[@wizkida981015]

Jerry Granelli, the last living member of the Vince Guaraldi Trio, passed away last month on July, 20, 2021. Thank you for all of the years of music and nostalgia, you will be missed.

[@DCDura]

Rest in Peace Sir, your sound will be with us all forever.

[@keithjackson4990]

🙏🏽😢🥁😢🙏🏽 R.I.P.

[@al488j]

Thank you for the music RIP.

[@Lydirius]

😢💔

[@serendipity7638]

Rest in Peace by brother drummer. Brushes an under used technique in our instrument IMHO

[@barnacles62]

I am 62, still today when I hear this it takes me to a place when I was a child and saw the world as a whole different place.....

[@jamesernst8276]

I'm 66, same for me.

[@keithkruel]

I'm 62. Same

[@TXoilrises]

I’m 55. This song makes me so homesick for my childhood.

[@cybco]

Yep, 62 here too. Same thing.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Yeah, too true. This and the great pumpkin 🎃.

[@feeberizer]

Peanuts + Vince Guaraldi Trio = Many Happy Memories

[@MrFg1980]

This is the musical equivalent of a bar of pure gold.

[@mikewebsdale4777]

It’s much more valuable, there are many bars of gold. This recording of a moment in history that resonates with generations of people who experienced the cartoon is something that becomes more precious in its singular documentation. If you want to think about the value of humans it may be found in moments like this. In appreciation for the creativity and expression that can be found, produced and understood as part of what makes up the societies.

[@michaelshigeta5187]

Amen!

[@johnfay8931]

Very well said.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Beautiful comment. You got that right!!

[@daviddejesus5376]

​@@mikewebsdale4777 Fantastic comment.

[@Rotorhead1651]

I'm just passed my 63rd birthday and suddenly I'm a little boy in the 60s, watching all of the Charlie Brown holiday specials for the first time.......all over again.❤😊

[@frankcorral4981]

I second your words. I'm with you on age and sentiments. 👍

[@damanyocum149]

we all were...and forever will be

[@sstills951]

Not quite there, I am 39 but I agree with the sentiment.

[@RodGwinn]

Right there with you. Turned 63 in September, close my eyes and see Linus

[@sammypresents]

Also 63, one piece pajamas with the middle zip watching the specials with milk and baked chocolate chip cookies.

[@jscottfischer]

This drumming is the epitome of " less is more"

[@brandonmshrock]

Yep! And that is surprisingly SO important.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Yes!

[@brentfugett2700]

It's everything. Though there's actually a lot of "more" in this piece. A TON of killer technique in all the pieces. Still, absolutely, less is more. It takes a musician years to learn how to play, and the rest of his life to learn how NOT to play.

[@tspicks4360]

Too cool for school! Love it, so smooth and flowing and consistent.

[@edd7812]

Jerry had forgotten more licks and feel that I'll ever know...

[@GeorgeSemel]

I was 10 in '65 and have never missed a single broadcast of A Charlie Brown Christmas ever since.

[@4tinfaces]

@georgesemel gosh you got old . And FAST TOO! You’re even OLDER THAN ME! I was 9 in 65 😊😂😢😢😢😮😅🎉 Great music-I hear you on it bringing you back to a less complicated time. In my opinion the world was a much better place then too.

[@feralkid7025]

Except for 2023, when woke canceled it...sad but true..

[@joaquinalexander9]

@@feralkid7025 You mean when Apple TV bought it? Or was that '22?

[@NickL951]

Right you'd have to stream it on Apple TV.

[@robertdesantis6205]

I've got the VHS tape. 😅

[@theskullsculler7991]

The sound of childhood, for so many of us.

[@Splucked]

🎯

[@bobo8741]

Yes

[@kjemradio]

This might be how millions of kids were introduced to Jazz music.

[@YourFunkLord]

I'm one of them 😊🖒

[@seannimick1727]

Was for me. King Crimson, here I come!

[@emmapirelli6319]

@@YourFunkLord same here!

[@jimcav1013]

Geez, I never even thought of that! Great observation!

[@elliothagen9874]

That's 1 way. I loved in Newport, Ri. 4 blocks from Festival Field in the 60's. Could see the Jazz Festival from the woods in the city park near my house. That was my introduction to jazz.

[@blackstonpoetrymusic8744]

I'm less afraid to get old now.

[@TTPDrums]

Makes me feel the same. It’s nice to know us musicians have meaning to our lives and will have the joy of performing as long as our bodies will allow.

[@BruceyWoosey]

Of course. If you're not getting old. You're dead.

[@PeterVred]

I'm almost there!

[@Rhinogradentian]

The doctor is in.

[@76NightProwler]

You’ve still got to be as good as these guys when you’re their age for it to really count.

[@plaidchameleon25]

God, that song went straight to the nostalgia center of my brain. Back in the days you could only hear this once a year, all us kids in Mrs. Auterhoff's class would just try to dance like they did on the show.

[@ochervelvet9687]

♥️

[@joycedavis9996]

at 60+, i’m trying to dance like the kids now🥰👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@cjquinn729]

And God Bless You For the Attempt!! I feel badly for kids who will never experience such greatness and meaning in their lives...These songs bring you straight back to when childhood was a precious moment in time...

[@dannysunay4386]

​@@cjquinn729I am pretty sure some teacher, somewhere, is passing the torch! I would really like to see a video of it!!❤❤❤

[@NickRatto]

Ice cream wishes lollipop dreams on every Holliday it’s good grief Charlie Brown, oh thanks to be 7-8-9 again

[@rn6380]

He can coax more character and charisma out of that minimalist trap set than 99.99% of any other drummer out there with their 33-piece setup.

[@glen4326]

I think this song gives space for the drummer, where a lot of music doesn't. There's also no singing, lead instruments that steal the spotlight. One good thing is the mix. A lot of music puts drums underneath everything. It's like I'm right there in the room.

[@s.pearson6887]

Well put.

[@jeffbridges6110]

f-ing A right

[@tedkolterman]

Agree if you can't do it with a three-piece you can't do with a 10-piece

[@TheMudbrooker]

Even more minimalist when you notice that the floor tom is used as storage for the sticks/brushes he isn't using at the moment.

[@j1derli]

i have this tune as my morning alarm, and have used it for 20 yrs, how can you possibly have a bad day waking up to this song? i love it! i wake up dancing

[@kimquinn7728]

Thank you for that thought, turning 65. Love this!

[@ticklefingers2]

And visualizing Snoopy dancing to it 😃

[@TheHonudiver]

63 yrs. old. This was part of the soundtrack of our childhood. Brilliant.

[@davelindstrom6005]

55 for me, so it was the 70s when I watched them, but I'll still catch at least ONE of the "Peanuts" holiday specials - AND one of the "other" specials like Rudolph or Frosty - every year!

[@mikesmusicden]

Really iconic snare brushwork. With the droning bass line it sets the mood so the piano can dance on top of it. Absolutely beautiful; I expect to see Snoopy come dancing by...

[@daveskolnick9643]

A lost and forgotten art!

[@akirk1573]

with Woodstock !

[@moniquemcpherson6927]

Not just Snoopy and Woodstock - the whole gang seemed to rock it to this one !!

[@jked7463]

Love how jerry is calm and casual as can be. Like he is not playing drums but sitting on some veranda sipping on a scotch, watching the sun set.

[@someoldguy740]

I'm 68 and a lifelong musician.. this is so good it's enough to make you cry.. music will never be like this again unfortunatly

[@300reimer]

OMG Yes, i have a little twinkle in my eye this morning. This is a treasure. I'm 71

[@justaskin8523]

Oh sure it will be like this again. It may take longer than we all have left, but it can and will be like this again.

[@grahamfisher37]

I agree sir

[@dailyqwikbytes]

Yeah. You actually had to be able to PLAY (and sing). No sequencers, no autotune, no synths,...yeah...never again. French Horn, Trumpet and Baritone for vocals myself. I could hit lo end tenor for a view pieces, but that ish HURT. I'm younger than you but hit that sweet spot where for the most part you still had to be able to play and sing yourself. Cheers, music brother.

[@eddiebronston]

"REAL music is out there, and REAL people are making it!!" Webb Wilder There's fantastic music being made every day--you just have to dig a little deeper to find it!!

[@ChristopherRaymond-zs6wv]

As a kid in the 60's...this was a seasonally joyful theme of the holidays...❤... thank you...

[@davelindstrom6005]

55 for me, so it was the 70s when I watched them, but I'll still catch at least ONE of the "Peanuts" holiday specials - AND one of the "other" specials like Rudolph or Frosty - every year!

[@curtismitchell538]

How cool is it to hear the original drummer and his trio playing this? Incredible!!!

[@TastyChevelle]

Pretty cool!

[@davidarmstrong4743]

The man still has the chops! Very well play sir!

[@bobbauer5933]

Cool indeed. A man at the throne in control laying down the groove.

[@flamecolumn]

Bob Bauer damn right. That’s a groove!!

[@LS-ti1rz]

This is a privledge to witness...

[@georgecurious733]

I'm 77 and a life long drummer. I am blown away and am re - inspired to play for as long as my body allows me to. This is a master of traditional jazz drumming. Effortless and tasty performance.

[@karines1856]

Oh please do! 🎉

[@fleatactical7390]

One of the greatest music pieces in Americana.

[@RSTI191]

That accent snare hit at 1:51 belongs in the Smithsonian. As a musician for 45 years, this video is a double edge sword. Being a musician is a lifelong journey that doesn't have an end. Jerry Granelli's years of playing, perfecting his craft shine right through in this video. Every hit, the tone, the execution in his playing is benchmark textbook 101. It takes a lifetime to get there.. And then when you arrive, the curtain falls on your life and all that talent is gone forever. Just isn't fair.. All 3 of these musicians are stellar. This is a great post.. Thanks for posting..

[@prometheus23c]

As does the little latin rhythm he does on the cymbal at 2:08, it's a really lovely interpretation of the cowbell pattern a timbal player would do while playing salsa.

[@RSTI191]

@@prometheus23c Everything is as smooth as smooth can get..

[@blusnuby2]

NOT 'gone forever' if recorded...

[@RSTI191]

@@blusnuby2 Yeah but that's all you get..

[@houstonsam6163]

I think Jerry was re-living "the day" on this one, experiencing again what he had experienced in the past. And again, sharing it with us.

[@joshua8314]

I've never seen a pianist mute the strings with thier finger. Very impressive musicianship!

[@psmguy63]

Watch Love and Mercy about Brian Wilson. Pretty similar thing. Musical gifts are such a special thing. That movie gets you... deeply.

[@jospenner9503]

That's about as far as I'll enjoy of prepared piano effects.

[@chasestanley2906]

Wires*

[@tf2fanboy]

​@@psmguy63I love that movie!!! As you might be able to tell by my pfp lol

[@psmguy63]

@tf2fanboy just subscribed so will be watching your musical tastes. May your December, however you celebrate holidays or lack thereof, be musically enhanced

[@simonedwards3457]

That's a true drummer. The economy of movement and energy makes it all look so effortless yet he's there on every beat he needs or wants . Beautiful playing by all but those years behind a kit are telling. Also those drums sound fantastic.

[@boomerguy9935]

So many other drummers play like they are in a contest and want to show off. Jerry gives exactly what is needed, when it is needed, at the correct volume. His brushes are every bit as important as his sticks.

[@mattryan6886]

His dynamics are killer, switching between brushes and sticks, a master of rhythm at work here.

[@JMRSplatt]

RIP Jerry, an excellent player.

[@StationaryDingleberry]

I am a senior student and would love to know what type/brand of brushes he used.

[@artist1771]

Perfection at its best.

[@wchambers3849]

I’m 62 and I feel like I’m 8 yrs old again! Simply marvelous!!! Brings back great memories every time I hear this!😊

[@coalcreeker583]

This is one of the most satisfying things I’ve encountered on KZbin in a very long time. That young man on the keys. Just wow. Felt like I was listening to Vince himself.

[@kenhansew7892]

Why are tears streaking my face?!? Was it the wonderful performance of such an iconic piece of music? Was it the deep stirring of nostalgia, of a time seemingly eons ago when things were so wonderfully simple and innocent? Was it the accompanying slap to my face that those days are no more, forever unknowable to my dear, sweet grandkids? Was it those warm smiles exchanged by musicians still enjoying the acme of their talents? YES!!

[@stephandalton2390]

You are not alone….same reaction here….music is so powerful

[@charlessawallich1870]

yes to all

[@chasestanley2906]

At which point where the 60s, 70s, or 80s innocent?

[@i.c.y.]

we were kids back then. this is reminding us that we were young and innocent. times were not innocent or simple. times were always hard for those who had to work for bread. children though... kids always

[@kenhansew7892]

@@chasestanley2906though non-children were engaged in non-innocence at least it remained (mostly) away from and detached from us kids, leaving us to frolic in our simple, innocent times. Unlike the kids today.

[@circusoftheseed]

I wanna be as cool as that drummer when I'm his age.

[@mattperkins7038]

Me too.

[@Stringbean421]

@Aaron Really??,..bloody hell, no disrespect to him but he looks so much older.

[@tomo-zb2tk]

@@Stringbean421 he was 50 in 1990

[@Stringbean421]

@@tomo-zb2tk ok, thanks for that. So he's about 79/80 years old now.

[@Sheldon-yc5uh]

I'm only 50 and I'd like to be as cool as him right now!

[@cynthiadunaway7596]

I miss being a child in the 60's. Thank goodness for these memories.

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

The passing of time is hard to acknowledge. I feel mortal.

[@charleslaughton8092]

@@SamIAm-kz4hg Well said.

[@stevemastnick5034]

Sure miss Funny Face Drinks. Especially the ones that weren't politically correct.

[@Hunnie_B]

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" was my first introduction to jazz, thank you for this Jerry Granelli 💖

[@Hunnie_B]

@A-Plus Computer Services 💖

[@mgillery]

@a-pluscomputerservices1502? Be serious

[@TheMfmccarthy]

What a gift. How incredible that we all first heard jazz from these masters

[@jdspence7281]

Yellowjackets

[@MultiSkyman1]

Yup, me too.

[@kerncountyrd5263]

Anyone that grew up in this era should have a smile on their face by the time this is over. 😁

[@abielmuren]

Man, that drumming is exquisite,

[@manthasagittarius1]

The brushes on snare through that whole score set the winter holiday sonority. It's the fair equivalent to wet, light snow on a windowpane. Best maybe in the Skating number. But you can hear the snow falling while the kids are catching the flakes on their tongues. Brilliant, minimalist, evocative of being a kid.

[@jamesmclean18]

Of course we all have the same associations, but it turns out this song was not written with a Christmas show in mind, or even in the winter. The brain is an amazing thing.

[@chefmike8888]

Agreed. It’s the brushes that set the whole mood. Had this as my ringtone years ago. Left it there for about a year even though every time the phone would ring I didn’t answer because it interrupted our groove. My boss nor his father would let me answer it either lol. For me it reminds me of the way the characters walked. The bored kid shuffle with the picket fence background. Classic.

[@broadwaycowboy]

Excellent interpretation!

[@aintnodisco7127]

@@jamesmclean18 Actually I thought it was. IIRC, Menendez hired Guaraldi to score the Christmas show (first Peanuts TV special). After working on it, Guaraldi later called him up late one night and was like, "I got it! Here, I have to play if for you right now!" And the rest is history. At least, that's how I recall it being explained in the 'making of' special for the first Peanuts TV special.

[@gondy5936]

Great analogy!!! ❄️

[@BluesCat1980]

So flawless the way drummer keeps switching between the brushes and sticks.

[@franksmith7419]

Nice to watch

[@torotexas]

This is so satisfying. Thank You, thank you for this truly magical moment, guys.

[@neilwoller]

So true!

[@shermanbenton5416]

It’s always a joy to watch good musicians ply their craft.

[@sahilljd]

Are those wooden shell drums? The sound is fantastic.

[@kurtchurba1994]

Growing up on Peanuts, the cartoons, the holiday specials, Linus and Lucy rarely gets old. Watching the new Trio, their interaction with each other and hearing the passion- yeah, may this theme continue on and bless the newer generations as it has blessed us.

[@TBNTX]

I wonder if Vince Guaraldi realized that he was creating such an everlasting tune when he composed "Linus & Lucy" for what was supposed to be a one-time TV special ("A Charlie Brown Christmas"). He composed so many wonderful tunes including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind", too.

[@jamesford8315]

Probably not. But, this is a song that could/should be listened to at any time of the year. It is probably listened to only at X-mas time because of "A Charlie Brown Christmas." It is a wonderful tune at any time of the year, too bad that it makes you think of X-mas.

[@TBNTX]

@@jamesford8315 I agree.

[@TBNTX]

@@CubanB47 Great to know, CubanB47. Thank you!

[@bartley3742]

Cast Your Fate to the Wind is one of my all time favs. And you can hear the greatness to come in that song.

[@charleslein156]

That drummer swings SO HARD!!

[@ytsponge6658]

Watched A Charlie Brown Christmas tonight. I'm 63 years old and I still love it. It's just not Christmas without the Peanuts gang and the iconic music.

[@lukeskywalker1840]

Too bad it’s only on Apple TV now. It’s a national treasure and should be available to everyone.

[@freddyroussos]

It’s my Xmas tradition.

[@calhounhills860]

@@lukeskywalker1840 I'm 69 and I think this is the first year I didn't see CB Christmas. Thx to Apple

[@frankstone3809]

I'm 64 and yes I still play it every year.

[@philipcrawford7339]

A warmth washed over me That I haven't felt in a long time. Thoughts of my parents watching Charlie Brown Christmas 60 years ago. Mom sitting on Dad's lap. I couldn't have had a better childhood growing up in Mount Vernon NY. Linus and Lucy is a great tune. But my favorite will always be "Christmas time is here"❤❤❤❤

[@jeffreyrogers8151]

Yes, Jerry steals the show here but the pianist is brilliant

[@georgehiggins1320]

I never knew Tony Robbins was so good at piano.

[@BeyondIntention]

Nah, he a robot! Way too clean.

[@camgreer]

The honesty of those drums was astounding.

[@Sc-tch]

It looks like a Christopher needs a nap.

[@SlightReturn666]

Great comment. I thought the exact same thing

[@charlesavino8826]

Yes, indeed! Fabulous tone and those cymbals! I want to cry...

[@NVRAMboi]

Agree. I believe the kit is wooden (old school).

[@PatrickWitherow]

@@NVRAMboi Most all kits are wooden. Kits are either wood, acrylic or electronic for the most part. This kit in particular is an Ayotte brand kit - they are made in Canada starting in the 1980's/90's so not that old at all.

[@murraystewartj]

I listen to this and no matter how bad a day it's been I feel relaxed and at peace.

[@fuzzylightning]

Jerry is still swinging so hard at this age of this filming! That brush pattern is so iconic, and it really kicks the energy up when he breaks into that latin section flawlessly. RIP sir.

[@boomerguy9935]

Look at him smiling while he plays! This is definitely not work for him!

[@77thTrombone]

Swinging so hard!!??? He was in a reverie for most of the piece.

[@Kate-f1n]

​@@77thTrombone Lololol that IS how some of us Swing Hard... we're in the Zone! ❤️🕊️

[@markgabriel5797]

I'd like to to thank whoever had the genius to record this Canadian national treasure. As a drummer, my childhood is now complete. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

indeed a national treasure

[@koshar44]

Godbless America.

[@devindier]

The drummer goes on tour playing with this trio. You can see him whenever, tickets not very expensive either

[@franksmith7419]

Bless u and your family...

[@Misskitty550]

A true jam session!

[@rfc-793]

Love how happy he is to perform this classic again. It brought tears of joy to me. What a nostalgic tune.

[@jamieseiple]

I've played professionally for a half century...musicianship does not get better than this!

[@charleskollin1221]

Three iconic musicians working flawlessly together bringing to life a musical number that was the soundtrack of my childhood. Thanks to those who shared this. Pure nostalgia 👏😊

[@tomscott4438]

I still can't listen to this and not get more than just a little nostalgic. When I moved to Santa Rosa CA in 1986 I had a chance to meet Charles at the Warm Puppy Cafe. I said "can I ask you a question". He said "ok". "A lot of people think you're Charlie Brown, but I think you're Snoopy". He said "interesting", and I walked away. A while later it hit me, he never answered my question.

[@dlpasco]

I was lucky enough to be one of Jerry's students in the late 80s at Cornish. Great musician but also a great, passionate thinker.

[@dlpasco]

We were doing a scat exercise where he kept building up a bit for us to sing, he’d start with a measure and sing it to us, and then we’d sing it back, and then he’d repeat it again and add an additional measure So it got longer and longer And none of us were into it He eventually stopped and said “we’re all here because we want to do music, right?” “Well, that’s what we’re doing right now” waves at the window “The Ruskies could drop the big one five minutes from now, and this could be the last chance you ever get to make music. SO DO IT LIKE IT MATTERS TO YOU” We did.

[@dlpasco]

Bubba Hubba well, been fucking present for it, for one ❤️

[@woodysdrums8083]

I was very fortunate to be taught by the late great Jimmy Brown wonderful man wonderful teacher and was best friends with Mr. Louie Bellson so I was lucky to know both.

[@danmilligan5132]

Why do I think this is one of the greatest drum performances of all time?

[@chillicothewarrior]

Because it is. It is perfection made manifest. We should all feel fortunate this was captured for everyone to see.

[@paultee5014]

tears in my eyes.... reminds me of my childhood and my mom....and how much different the world is today...no longer a simple place...but this is bittersweet and priceless....ty jerry vince and the rest.....

[@gibsondrummer]

That is the most beautiful snare swish in the history of music I loved it when i was 4 years old and i love it today , right now like i did when i first heard it in the 60’s His effortless feel and tone is perfect It brings tears to my eyes

[@boomerguy9935]

It has taken me decades to improve my brushwork and I'm still not there.

[@groovydjs]

It was like he was cooking something up. It reminded me of bacon sizzling in rhythm.

[@LittleNoiseBoy]

Me too - such sweet, innocent nostalgia - the music of first love...

[@akirk1573]

you bring tears to mine.

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

And somewhere, the Peanuts gang are dancing on a stage as this plays.

[@johnhirtle4300]

Pig Pen is raising dust clouds, for sure!

[@larshowen3319]

They are dancing on the stage in my head! All of the crew, including Snoopy!

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

And got that image in my head today when I read of Mr. Granelli's passing.

[@ujjc001]

@@QuarrellaDeVil awww :( I the peanuts movies need to be declared national treasure...

[@MyElmoChannel]

Happy place for so many of us. Thank you

[@DIYOneForAll]

When the drummer looks at the pianist and smiles you know that they are playing in synch. You have to play music to understand it.

[@kenharris4184]

Much more common, of course, with a trio than with larger groups.

[@trevorhansen1940]

It's a hell of a feeling when it falls out perfectly, the wave of noise in your chest resonating in perfect tune. There's nothing like it.

[@blacksheep25251]

Absolutely! And what they do is taking something so brilliant and complex, and making it seem effortless, like breathing. They take you on a journey with them, into their heart and passion, and what a marvelous, joyful ride it is

[@torotexas]

That feeling when it's really hooked up is what it's all about. Nothing , no accomplishment or achievement compares to those moments . And no, unless you are a musician at a certain level of understanding, you probably wouldn't understand. My advice to people who want to learn is the same advice that I was given by the players who I admired the most as a kid: Listen to Jazz.

[@erictalkington5674]

I have listened to about 20,000-40,000 songs and know a shit load of jazz, funk, blues, soul, reggae, classic rock and rock & roll, but I same play a single note on a single instrument. However my 20 years of studying music has helped me to understand exactly what you mean. I love James Brown because he doesn't just sing he is the conducter of the JB's. Always on the 1's or the 3's like Givin Up Food for Funk. In the beginning of the track they play 1,2,3,4,1 and drop it on the one. Fuckin awesome!

[@jeannekahle3344]

That made my night. What great memories! Thank you gentlemen. Perfection!

[@timthompson8297]

Beautiful music. I hope it’s never lost.

[@gstanley75]

Just this morning my sister recounted how she saved her allowance to buy a 7” reel to reel tape of this recording at an Army Post Exchange while shopping with our dad, an audiophile. I have a remastered LP and cherish this music.

[@charlesavino8826]

That performance gave me chills! It is beyond description. I have loved that tune for over 50 years and as a drummer i was always struck by the drumming- the taste, the groove, the talent and the tone of the drums and cymblas. This is a masterpiece of art.

[@soundped]

I was always curious how he transferred from brushes to sticks. I think he did it better in the original recording, bit it's a major challenge! Also I love the knowing smile when the piano player ever so slightly muffed the ending. Can't beat live music!

[@norms3913]

@@soundped its easy if your real good drummer you can change up

[@boomerguy9935]

@A-Plus Computer Services When I watch him, I say to myself, "He is having way too much fun!"

[@marciparsons7678]

understated elegance in jazz!! molasses smooth

[@austinwerner1855]

No truer words have ever been spoken about this talented trio

[@myfrestuff3453]

Anyone privileged enough to work with Joe Morello on their drumming skills while being inspired by Gene Krupa as a child is destined for greatness. The shear mastery of Jerry Granelli is proof. R.I.P.

[@markgigiel2722]

The spirits of the Algorithm sent me here and I'm glad. Real musicians, no effects needed.

[@thanksgivingsandwich]

Mark Gigiel Real musicians use effects to create even more possibilities

[@markgigiel2722]

@@thanksgivingsandwich I didn't mean that effects aren't useful. As long as you don't rely on them, like too much distortion or autotune. I just liked the purity of that song. I never saw it played except for the bits in Charlie Brown cartoons.

[@evieatarax]

Mark Gigiel I mean, too much distortion and too much autotune is relative - autotune can be used as a creative effect, for example, making the vocal act more as an instrument than a voice

[@markgigiel2722]

@@evieatarax It's a matter of taste. Have a good one.

[@domainofthesun4400]

@@evieatarax the voice is already.an instrument

[@darylhudson777]

Thank you, Gentlemen, for the memories...warm fuzzy place entered...the show must go on...

[@alexestrada9371]

One of the greatest instrumental songs of my childhood...

[@Vejur9000]

This has to be one of the greatest bits of jazz I’ve ever heard. This music helped bring the genius of Charles Schultz to life. Great musical artists.

[@HarryFlashman.]

I wouldn't go that far! It's very good though.

[@moonlitegram]

Its always been a favorite of mine.

[@edd7812]

Those chord changes are just some of the best you'll ever hear pure genius

[@billvegas8146]

"This has to be one of the greatest pieces of music I’ve ever heard. " It's very fine but you need to get out more.

[@georgehopper7310]

@A-Plus Computer Services Ah yes, "The Rabbit of Seville " . I can't listen to the real opera without picturing Bugs Bunny messaging Fudds scalp with his ears.

[@traveler7137]

I'm 63 years old and I love this song. Takes me back to my childhood. The Charlie Brown Christmas is probably the most definitive Christmas show in my life. And I got to give an honorable mention to what was it called Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer. The one with the dentist anyways. Rest in peace Vince guaraldi trio. And thank you

[@tinfoilskullcap7034]

Herbie wants to be a dentist .

[@willosee]

I am 61 and my parents divorced when I was 7. This tune kept me sane when I was a little boy.

[@traveler7137]

@@willosee oh Mark that is such a sad story. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Truthfully my Christmases have not been very well for the past 10 years either I am totally estranged from my family and like you this song takes me back to better times. Merry Christmas.

[@steveflor9942]

What a work of art...... Exquisite!!!!

[@fcburgner35]

A lot of drummers can take a lesson from this guy - he's all about lying back and not getting in anybody's way. They don't seem to understand that they are there to provide a foundation and color, hot a perpetual solo. Sometimes it's the note you don't play that makes the difference.

[@sheepdog457]

Good drummers who can complement the band with their dynamic, not supplant it, are a rare breed.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

You're right. I'm a drum major.

[@MizzWGGrrrl]

"Sometimes it's the note you don't play that makes the difference." Or the note you almost-inaudibly play. Did you see how lightly the drummer touched the high-hat cymbal with the brush (5:52, approximately)? I'm not sure I heard anything...and it was fantastic.

[@GosokuRyuYodan]

You'are referring to 12 year olds who know two volumes: on and off, and one beat. You play what the music calls for, nothing more. Trained drummers know this.

[@derekfnord]

"Sometimes it's the note you don't play that makes the difference." As my college music theory professor taught us, "Music is in the rests." When pressed to explain, she said, "Notes without rests are just noise. It's not the sound alone that makes music; it's the combination of sound with silence."

[@Cdntrvler54]

R.I.P. Master Drummer..

[@fionatsang9353]

Those switches from brushes to sticks and back again were performed as smoothly and masterfully as Lucy pulling away the football before Charlie Brown can kick it ;)

[@deliveryguyrx]

Pops is kickin' ass on the drums! Mad respect!

[@janepaulhutson7426]

A master and caught forever on video.

[@charlesdaues9439]

This music has to live forever. I heard Charles Schulz interview said he was crossing the Bay Bridge and heard Vince Guaraldi on the radio and said to himself- I found the perfect sound for the Charlie Brown tv special. This posting is a great tribute to a great drummer. Thank you for posting.

[@sdean4816]

The sponsors didn’t want the music originally because jazz had a negative connotation but Charles and the producer insisted and here we are still enjoying the music and the Charlie Brown Christmas Special over 55 years later.

[@jurgostuff]

It was actually Producer Lee Mendelson who heard it on the radio crossing the bridge.

[@calfolk7381]

You are correct. I just read this in the liner notes 👍

[@Pagliacci_Rex]

Jazz is the crossroads of technical skill and musical intelligence. Brilliantly done.

[@ChuckF-oy2rm]

Well said!

[@SomeGuy_GRM]

50 years later and he was still clearly feeling the music as he played.

[@franknapolitano7507]

Jerry's stirring the sauce, baby! What a great feel.

[@williambunter3311]

Yup! He's sure cookin' with gas man!

[@jerryhedrick]

Thanks for a fantastic rendition of a brilliantly written song. Love it.

[@anthonyjoseph4344]

"Take One" As if they'd need another. They knock it out of the park right from jump.

[@markoxamitny9014]

I know, right? Utterly fantastic!!😎

[@chrirua8349]

And it’s a nice nod to Vince Guaraldi who didn’t filter out his take counts and music directions in his studio recordings.

[@ronfrey5327]

They are all take ones thats the trick of getting it in one take after the other you just always say take one. Hey they could take 5 also ...

[@vernonedmonds8596]

That song will never get old 😊

[@scottkempton6085]

Man that never gets old.

[@ArchieBC]

I just love how Jerry’s crash cymbal still has the sales sticker on the underside of the bell. Like he just incorporates it as part of the instrument’s character. That’s a jazz man for you!

[@calvin99991]

That's duct tape, to dampen the sound. A simple but effective trick.

[@classixdrummer]

He is referring to the white label in the underside of the bell I believe. Sabian has used labels that are virtually impossible to remove so they often are left in place.

[@calvin99991]

@@classixdrummer Ahh, I missed that. Yeah, it's not worth the hours worth of work to remove it and the residue.

[@daemonelectricity]

I'm pretty sure that's a piece of tape deliberately put there to dampen it. Drummers spend lots of money on nice resonant kits and cymbals and then spend a lot of time trying to dampen them to taste with tape and things that sit on top of the heads. I'm sure a Jazz drummer doesn't need a big rock crash that rings out.

[@RockOn78]

A little goo-gone does the trick 😊, and doesn’t tarnish the cymbal.

[@thecollective1584]

The coolest part of this, from a musician standpoint, when he went from brushes to sticks, he just smothed his way through it. No quick movements, no grabs like today's musicians tend to do. He just slid into it, and there he was without missing a lick.

[@foolonthrn]

this was one of the best versions I've ever heard I loved it

[@perryvanhook2647]

My daughter learned to play this for my Christmas present, when she was 13. Best present i ever got!

[@iseeolly9959]

I've played piano for 40 years and can't really play this......good for you mate! XX

[@adipsous]

Aw, man, you made me tear up.

[@KlaraP9423]

My 16 year old son is working on it...piano is in my bedroom...it is the BEST gift after a long day of work, to just lie on the bed and listen to him!

[@1111pianoman]

the drum part?...

[@kevinchappell3694]

My son played this on piano for end of school year 10 years ago.

[@bwhog]

You can't hear this theme without feeling good. It's just fantastic!

[@Eppu63]

Exactly!!!

[@Catarinawon]

I love Linus and Lucy.....brings me to the NE of America ...Jumping in the leaves...Halloween....Snow ....Wow. Doesn't anyone miss that? I'm in Florida right now but not next year. Leaving.

[@ChuckF-oy2rm]

Indeed, something magical about the 4 seasons. Cheers!

[@steveboudreau6829]

A few years ago, they were in Sudbury playing a Christmas concert with the Young Sudbury Singers. Of course, I wore my Charlie Brown t-shirt and went up on stage to stand beside the "Charlie Brown tree" and meet Jerry. Legendary.

[@boomerguy9935]

What a wonderful experience! I envy you.

[@geoffwickens3871]

That iconic bass line at 0:55 into the video ... I'm a 10 year old kid watching TV and on it watching Snoopy dancing. I'm 57 now and wish I could go back to that simpler time in life. It was great watching Mr Granelli playing this piece. If I was able to have studied the kit under him there is no telling where I would have gone with my drumming. Thank you!

[@boomerguy9935]

Jerry was fortunate enough to have studied under Joe Morello when he was young. What a wonderful life!

[@traceyplumleigh1072]

Gestrin does a wonderful job! What an incredible trio; I absolutely love watching this. Thank you!

[@efunkyman6853]

This entire soundtrack puts me in check each time I hear it. A soundtrack whose songs I will only listen to at this time of the year. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@justdaddrums2704]

Merry Christmas

[@WhiskerWhippers]

Check out a Very Vulfy Christmas. Vulfpeck songs done a la Guaraldi

[@jukeboxhero30]

Merry Christmas 😊🎄

[@seanham4040]

was just listening to the christmas shows soundtrack in My truck at work thursday,bawling like a damned kid who dropped His ice cream cone.

[@phyllispetras3369]

@@seanham4040 I TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scottspitler1443]

Who, in their right mind would EVER give that a “thumbs down?” Wadda ya, nuts?

[@JeffMTX]

prolly a teacher

[@HerbCollingridgeIV]

yah, i don't get it...makes no sense

[@michaelporcari8542]

Thumbs down! There's medication for that

[@willow05]

was thinking the SAME thing!! Sad empty-souled people!

[@JNewsted1988]

"Good grief..."

[@TheSeanWasson]

I am 57 years old and whenever I hear this song, I am instantly transported back to my childhood in the 1970’s.

[@ChuckF-oy2rm]

Indeed! One of happiest songs I know. Learned the piano bass line by ear as a child (70's) muddling around. Charlie Brown Christmas and the Great Pumpkin are must watches every year. Cheers!

[@buckbuck22]

i just want to keep listening to and watching this over and over🙂

[@AubreyDrumLessons]

R.I.P Jerry and thanks for all those Christmas'!

[@LorneVignettes]

What a song. It's always reminded me of time passing and how it seems like yesterday was the 90s. How we live our lives and then we are gone.

[@simonblack4203]

So many comments cover what I want to say. Just like the musicians playing, YOU GUYS NAILED IT!

[@Mary-sd6bo]

There's no words for this, it's all felt in the heart and the soul.

[@barnoldo2877]

Im glad my parents bought me all the Charlie Brown specials on dvd.... Merry Christmas!!!

[@BarryAndrews-pg1kv]

Standing up and applauding!!! This will ALWAYS be the classic jazz and instrumental song that brought smiles to millions of us. Thank you, Jerry and the other two for your contribution to our world.

[@STRAIGHTP]

Timeless. Thank you for the memories. Rest Peacefully, Jerry Granelli 🙏🏼

[@donnaluch4344]

I'm 73. I saw Charlie Brown and his gang the first time around and got to relive it when my son was growing up. How cool is that?

[@Doggeslife]

Another gem lost to eternity. I just stumbled across this wonderful performance. Then a little research to find that we lost Jerry just this past July. R.I.P. all three of you who were in the band, and thank you, especially you Jerry. "Gerald John Granelli (December 30, 1940 - July 20, 2021)"

[@kevinchappell3694]

I heard the news at 2:00 AM while long distance driving. Was so sorry to lose this person.

[@HBSuccess]

Not lost to eternity at all. Preserved for eternity (hopefully) thanks to digital video and KZbin!!

[@markrabideau4067]

Gained to eternity