Chuck Mangione
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Charles Frank Mangione (/ˌmændʒiˈoʊni/ MAN-jee-OH-nee; born November 29, 1940)[1] is an American flugelhorn player, trumpeter and composer.
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Birth name | Charles Frank Mangione |
Born | (1940-11-29) November 29, 1940 (age 83) 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 |
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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]