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Vince Guaraldi - At Grace Cathedral
Review by Judy Barrett
At Grace Cathedral by Vince Guaraldi is a delightful album that showcases the pianist's remarkable talent and versatility. The album features Guaraldi's signature jazz style, which is infused with elements of blues, gospel, and classical music. The album was recorded live at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and the venue's acoustics add a beautiful depth and richness to the music.
The album opens with "The Lord's Prayer," a stunning rendition of the classic hymn that showcases Guaraldi's mastery of the piano. The song starts with a slow, contemplative melody that gradually builds into a powerful crescendo, with Guaraldi's fingers dancing across the keys. The album continues with a mix of original compositions and covers, including "Blessed Assurance," "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise," and "The Beatitudes."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Twenty-Third Psalm," which features a hauntingly beautiful melody that is both soothing and uplifting. The song is a testament to Guaraldi's ability to create music that touches the soul and speaks to the heart.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| In Remembrance Of Me | 1:48 | |
| Humbly I Adore Thee | 2:50 | |
| Lord's Prayer | 1:22 | |
| Come Holy Ghost | 1:40 | |
| The Bishop's Greeting | 01:54 | |
| Sursum Corda and Sanctus | 02:29 | |
| The Lord's Prayer | 01:42 | |
| Bishop's Greetings | 1:52 | |
| Kyrie Eleison | 1:54 | |
| Agnus Dei (O Lamb Of God) | 1:24 | |
| Gloria In Excelsis | 1:29 | |
| Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus | 2:59 | |
| Theme To Grace | 4:00 | |
| Adore Devote (Humbly I Adore Thee) | 02:46 | |
| Blessing - Bishop Pike | 0:42 | |
| Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) | 01:21 | |
| Theme to Grace | 04:10 | |
| In Rememberance of Me | 01:53 | |
| Nicene Creed (I Believe) | 2:04 | |
| Holy Communion Blues | 11:23 | |
| Blessing | 00:37 | |
| Gloria in Excelsis | 01:24 | |
| Sursum Corda & Sanctus | 2:23 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 3367
- 3367, MONAURAL 3367
- LAEM 6050
- 8367
Labels
- Fantasy
- Vocalion
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Promo
- Mono
- Indianapolis Pressing
- Stereo
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Fantasy Records, Inc. |
| Recorded At | Grace Cathedral, San Francisco |
| Pressed By | RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Diocese Of San Francisco, Vince Guaraldi |
| Engineer | Jim Easton, S. S. Weiss |
| Piano | Vince Guaraldi |
| Bass | Tom Beeson |
| Design | Balzer/Shopes Typography, Jim Melvin |
| Drums | Lee Charlton |
| Liner Notes | Paul Frederick Zumsteg |
Notes
- Recorded Live at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, May 21, 1965. Includes "Rev. Boyd Sermon" insert.
- Distinguishing features of this submission:
- Maroon Fantasy labels designating mono releases, in use 1960-1972.
- The catalog number is a mono catalog number 3###.
- Original release date confirmed by BSN pubs, 1966.
- Pressed by RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis IN
- Pressing is identified by the stamped capitol Ⅰ in the deadwax.
- Pressing is the distinguishing feature.
- Catalog number 3367 located on the jacket spine and labels.
- Monaural 3367 on two lines found only on the jacket front.
- Jacket other note for the jacket front image of the Ghiberti Doors on Grace Cathedral's east entrance.
- Live album.
- Vocalion label on bottom left, with 'His Master's Voice (N.Z.) Ltd' to the right.
- Live album. Includes "Rev. Boyd Sermon" insert.
- Live album recorded in 1965.
- This is a reissue, in stereo, of the original release with a brown Fantasy label with orange logo. This label design was used from late 1973 until 1978. The reissue date was probably after his death in 1976, somewhere betweeen 76 and 78.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): (F-2491)
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): (F-2492)
- Matrix / Runout (Center Deadwax Side A Stamped): F 2491 1 Ⅰ /\1
- Matrix / Runout (Center Deadwax Side B Stamped): F 2492 1 Ⅰ /\1
- Pressing Plant ID (Center Deadwax Stamped): Ⅰ
- Label Code: LAEM 6050
- Matrix / Runout: Side 1 F8367A orig stereo FML 32877 T
- Matrix / Runout: Side 2 F8367B orig stereo FML 32877 T
About Vince Guaraldi
Real Name
- Vincent Anthony Guaraldi
- born: Vincent Anthony Dellaglio
Name Vars
- Gauraldi
- Gaurdaldi
- Giraudi
- Guaraldi
- Guaraldi, Vince
- Guardaldi
- Guarldi
- Guaroldi
- Guiraldi
- Guraldi
- J. Guaraldi
- S. Guaraldi
- V Guaraldi
- V, Guaraldi
- V. Gauraldi
- V. Geraldi
- V. Guaraidi
- V. Guaraldi
- V. Guardaldi
- V. Gueraldi
- V.Guaraldi
- Vince
- Vince Gauraldi
- Vince Gerialdi
- Vince Guaraldi And Orchestra
- Vince Guerraldi
- Vince Guiraldi
- Vince Guraldi
- Vincent Guaraldi
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