Vince GuaraldiA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Brushed cymbals and a wandering acoustic piano set the table before a single turkey is carved. Guaraldi's trio ambles through 'Thanksgiving Theme', all loose-jointed swing and crisp upright bass, then turns wistful on the gently swaying 'Little Birdie', a rare vocal that sounds like falling leaves. 'Is It James or Charlie?' adds easygoing bounce. Warm, autumnal, unhurried jazz. The coziest holiday on wax.