Jerry Granelli, jazz legend and gifted music teacher best known for his gentle drumming on the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas, has died. He was best known for his performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Vince Guaraldi Trio, recorded in one day over three hours. Granelli performed in A Charlie Brown Christmas as part of the Vince Guaraldi Trio. In recent years, Granelli began touring a live version called Tales from A Charlie Brown Christmas. A Facebook post on Tuesday attributed to his son, J. Anthony Granelli, said Granelli will be missed by his three children and five grandchildren.

Source: CBC News July 21, 2021 14:00 UTC