''From All Sides'' is a collaboration between pianist

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and guitarist

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released in February 1965 by

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. It was Guaraldi's seventh studio album and the second of three collaborations with Sete.

Background

Several songs were new variations of previously recorded material. "Ginza Samba", originally titled "Ginza", was first recorded for ''

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'' (1956), Guaraldi's debut release as a group leader. The album also includes several songs that were reimagined for future inclusion in several ''

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'' soundtracks. "

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", titled "Menino Pequeno Da Bateria", would later be featured in '' A Charlie Brown Christmas'' as "My Little Drum." In addition, "Choro" is a variation of

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's Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, I. ''Molto allegro''. It was revamped in 1968 for use in ''

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'', retitled "Schroeder's Wolfgang".

Release and reception

Richard S. Ginell of

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gave the album three out of five stars, noting that "although Guaraldi was in somewhat fresher form in his other albums with Sete, this one won't disappoint his fans." In 1998, the album was remastered by Phil De Lancie and issued on CD for the first time.

Track listing

All tracks written by

, except where noted.

Personnel

Credits adapted from 1965 vinyl release. *

– guitar ;Vince Guaraldi Trio: *

– piano *Fred Marshall –

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– double bass *

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– drums *Nick Martinez – drums ;Additional: * Ralph J. Gleason – liner notes

Release history

References

External links

* 1965 albums Collaborative albums Fantasy Records albums Vince Guaraldi albums Bola Sete albums Bossa nova albums Latin jazz albums Latin music albums by American artists {{Brazil-album-stub