Did Ben Folds attend the Vince Guiraldi school of piano?

[Taverner]

I swear it seems that at any moment during a Ben Folds jam he's going to break out into "Lucy and Linus"...

I love Ben Folds, and think he's an amazing singer/songwriter/pianist but I couldn't help but notice the correlation...

[SheepyMcSheepster]

1. i love ben folds

got to see ben folds five twice, what great shows, best sounding three piece i think i have seen.

does he have a new album out soon?

2. He's playing Central Park Summerstage in July

that much is known:)

[Taverner]

3. He has a new EP which is supposed to be excellent

And he's on tour...

[Blue-Jay]

4. Hahahahaha!

Ya know, I'd never made the connection before, but now that you mention it.... He does seem to channel Vince whenever he's "jamming".

No disrespect intended to Vince or Ben Folds, mind you. Guiraldi has always seemed to me to be the Paul Desmond of the piano: Every note is always in the perfect place, and not intended to offend the senses of the average listener.