yup: Vince Guaraldi
as for the first question, listen for yourself then make an informed decision. or better yet, listen to some of his music, if you like it, buy more, if you don't like don't buy more. who gives a shit what "type" of music it is.
i think Duke Ellinton said (paraphrased) there was 2 types of music, good and bad.
truer words were never spoken.
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