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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Frank Mangione |
| Born | November 29, 1940 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, smooth jazz, jazz funk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Flugelhorn, trumpet, Fender Rhodes, electric piano |
| Years active | 1960–2010 |
| Labels | Mercury, A&M, Columbia, Chesky |
| Website | chuckmangione |
Charles Frank Mangione (/ˌmændʒiˈoʊni/ MAN-jee-OH-nee; born November 29, 1940)[1] is an American flugelhorn player, trumpeter and composer.
He came to prominence as a member of Art Blakey's band in the 1960s, and later co-led the Jazz Brothers with his brother, Gap. He achieved international success in 1978 with his jazz-pop single "Feels So Good". Mangione has released more than 30 albums since 1960.[2]
- ^ "UPI Almanac for Friday, Nov. 29, 2019". United Press International. November 29, 2019. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
…musician/composerMusician/composer Chuck Mangione in 1940 (age 79)
- ^ "Chuck Mangione | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2019.