Vince Guaraldi's final three albums, produced under Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, represent a pivotal period in his career following an extended effort to sever ties with Fantasy Records.

[1] Upon securing a three-album contract with Warner, Guaraldi’s inaugural release, Oh Good Grief!, adhered to the label's directive to revisit and re-record eight of his most prominent Peanuts scores.

Alma-Ville features a balanced repertoire of original compositions and reinterpretations of popular music, including The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby," which Guaraldi frequently performed in live settings.

Guaraldi collaborated with sidemen such as Eddie Duran, Kelly Bryan, and Al Coster on pieces like the vibrant "Masked Marvel" and a bossa nova arrangement of Duke Pearson's "Cristo Redentor."

Additionally, Guaraldi recorded with a trio composed of Sebastio Neto, Dom um Ramao, and Rubens Bassini for rhythmically intricate tracks like "Rio from the Air."