Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione
Mangione in 1998
Mangione in 1998
Background information
Birth nameCharles Frank Mangione
Born (1940-11-29) November 29, 1940 (age 83)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, smooth jazz, jazz funk
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Flugelhorn, trumpet, Fender Rhodes, electric piano
Years active1960–2010
LabelsMercury, A&M, Columbia, Chesky
Websitechuckmangione.com

Charles Frank Mangione (/ˌmæniˈni/ 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]

  1. ^ "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)
  2. ^ "Chuck Mangione | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2019.