1989 Various – Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown!
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown! is a 1989 album commemorating the 40th anniversary of the comic strip Peanuts and released by GRP Records. The album contains versions of music and songs from the television specials originally performed by Vince Guaraldi, as well as some original compositions, performed by various jazz artists such as Dave Brubeck, David Benoit, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour and Kenny G.
Tracks
1 Linus & Lucy (Vince Guaraldi) 03:35
2 Joe Cool (Desiree Goyette; Vince Guaraldi) 03:49
3 History Lesson (Dave Grusin) 04:52
4 The Great Pumpkin Waltz (Vince Guaraldi) 05:34
5 Little Birdie (Vince Guaraldi) 03:38
6 Rain, Rain, Go Away (Vince Guaraldi) 04:29
7 Breadline Blues (Dave Grusin) 04:10
8 Red Baron (Vince Guaraldi) 03:59
9 Christmas Time Is Here (Vince Guaraldi; Lee Mendelson) 03:24
10 Charlie Brown Theme (Vince Guaraldi) 03:38
11 Benjamin (Dave Brubeck) 03:48
12 Linus & Lucy (Reprise) (Vince Guaraldi) 03:02
Musicians
1 Linus & Lucy
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Grant Geissman |
| Keyboards | Randy Kerber |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Percussion | Bobbye Hall |
2 Joe Cool
| Bass | Michael Doster |
| Drums | Calep Emphrey |
| Guitar | B.B. King |
| Guitar | Leon Warren |
| Piano | James Toney |
| Sax | Eddie Synigal |
| Sax | Walter King |
| Trumpet | James Bolden |
| Vocals | B.B. King |
3 History Lesson
| Bass | Jimmy Johnson |
| Drums | Harvey Mason Sr |
| Keyboards | Dave Grusin |
| Keyboards | Don Grusin |
4 The Great Pumpkin Waltz
| Bass | John Patitucci |
| Drums | Tom Brechtlein |
| Piano | Chick Corea |
5 Little Birdie
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Drums | Harvey Mason Sr |
| Keyboards | Greg Phillinganes |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Trumpet | Al Aarons |
| Vocals | Joe Williams |
6 Rain, Rain, Go Away
| Bass | Dean Johnson |
| Drums | Rich DeRosa |
| Piano | Bill Charlap |
| Sax | Gerry Mulligan |
7 Breadline Blues
| Bass | Vail Johnson |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Keyboards | Walter Afanasieff |
| Sax | Kenny G |
8 Red Baron
| Guitar | Lee Ritenour |
| Keyboards | Don Grusin |
9 Christmas Time Is Here
| Bass | George Mraz |
| Drums | Terry Clarke |
| Keyboards | Michael Abene |
| Programming | John Mahoney |
| Vocals | Patti Austin |
10 Charlie Brown Theme
| Bass | Paul West |
| Drums | Charlie Persip |
| Piano | Michael Abene |
| Sax | Amani A. W.-Murray |
11 Benjamin
| Bass | Chris Brubeck |
| Drums | Randy Jones |
| Piano | Dave Brubeck |
| Flute | Bobby Militello |
12 Linus & Lucy (Reprise)
| Piano | David Benoit |
Liner Notes
Producer – Michael Abene
Piano – Dave Brubeck (Track 11)
Co-producer – Gretchen Hoffmann Abene
Producer (Executive) – Dave Grusin, Larry Rosen
Arranged By – David Benoit (Track 1)
Arranged By – Walter King (Track 2)
Arranged By – Chick Corea (Track 4)
Arranged By – Michael Abene (Tracks 5, 9, 10)
Arranged By – Gerry Mulligan (Track 6)
Arranged By – Lee Ritenour (Track 8)
Edited By – Josiah Gluck
Mastered By – Ted Jensen
Mixed By – Josiah Gluck
Mixed By – Bernie Kirsh (Track 4)
Mixed By – Don Hahn (Track 7)
Mixed By – Don Murray (Track 8)
Mixed By (Assistant) – Darren Mora, Larry Mah (Track 4)
Mixed By (Assistant) – Julie Last (Track 7)
Recorded By – Allen Sides, Bob Loftus (Track 1)
Recorded By – Josiah Gluck (Tracks 2, 6, 9, 10)
Recorded By – Allen Sides (Track 3)
Recorded By – Bernie Kirsh (Track 4)
Recorded By – Don Hahn (Tracks 5, 7)
Recorded By – Gary Clayton (Track 11)
Recorded By – Don Murray (Track 8)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Stan Wallace (Tracks 2, 6, 9, 10)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Bob Loftus (Track 3)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Darren Mora, Larry Mah (Track 4)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Julie Last (Tracks 5, 7)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Eric Rudd (Track 5)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Chaz Clifton (Track 9)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Sheila McFarland (Track 11)
Artwork – Charles Schulz, Lee Corey
Design – Andy Ruggirello, Dan Serrano, David Gibb, Lee Corey, Susan Baum
Edited At The Review Room
Mastered At Sterling Sound
Mixed At Mad Hatter Studios
Mixed At Ocean Way Recording
Mixed At Starlight Studios
Mixed At The Review Room
Recorded At A&R Studios
Recorded At Mad Hatter Studios
Recorded At Ocean Way Recording
Recorded At Russian Hill Recording
Recorded At Starlight Studios
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