A musical journey through the brief life and times of the celebrated composer who pioneered the crossover of jazz and pop music -- from his celebrated scores for the Peanuts animations, to his mega-hit Cast Your Fate To The Wind, his nights in San Francisco's North Beach at the hungry i, and his ground breaking Jazz Mass at Grace Cathedral. Including recently discovered and restored footage of Guaraldi's appearances and recording sessions (captured by noted jazz writer and Rolling Stone co-founder Ralph J. Gleason), the film features new performances and insights from Dave Brubeck, Dick Gregory, George Winston, Jon Hendricks, Paul Krassner, Paul Mazursky and many more.
Cast

Vince Guaraldi
Self (archive footage)
David Benoit
Self
Malcolm Boyd
Self

Dave Brubeck
Self

Maryedith Burrell
Self
Irwin Corey
Self
Robben Ford
Self
Jimmy Fox
Self
Toby Gleason
(voice)
Charles Gompertz
Self
Jerry Granelli
Self

Dick Gregory
Self
John Handy
Self
Jon Hendricks
Self

Paul Krassner
Self

Leonard Maltin
Self

Paul Mazursky
Self
Dean Reilly
Self

Ronnie Schell
Self
Larry Vuckovich
Self
Barbara Ware
Self

George Winston
Self
Crew
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