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The Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Chuck Mangione, Grammy-winning jazz musician and composer, dies aged 84
The Grammy-winning jazz musician and composer Chuck Mangione died on Tuesday, according to a statement from his family. He was 84. 'The family of Chuck Mangione is deeply saddened to share that Chuck peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Rochester, New York on July 22, 2025,' his family said in a statement released on Thursday to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. A spokesperson for the celebrated flugelhorn and trumpet player also confirmed the news to People Magazine, and a message on Mangione's official website reads: 'We are very sorry. Chuck Mangione has passed.' Mangione was born on 29 November 1940, in Rochester, New York. According to his Rochester Music Hall of Fame biography, his father introduced him and his brother, pianist Gap Mangione, to jazz early on. 'Growing up in a home steeped in jazz, Chuck and his brother Gap would listen to their father's jazz albums while other kids their age were listening to Elvis or Jerry Lee Louis [sic],' the biography states. 'Their father encouraged the boys' appreciation for jazz and would take them to Sunday afternoon matinees at jazz clubs around the city.' The biography also states that their father would 'invite these amazing artists to come home with them for a good home-cooked Italian meal' and that Mangione 'grew up thinking everyone had Carmen McRae and Art Blakey over for dinner'. Mangione got his start in high school playing trumpet in a jazz band with his brother called the Jazz Brothers, per his website. He later studied at the Eastman School of Music, graduating in 1963 with a bachelor's degree in music. According to his music hall of fame biography, he later returned to the school in 1968 to direct the school's jazz ensemble and to help expand the school's jazz program until 1972. Mangione then launched a successful solo career, releasing more than 30 albums, and selling millions of records. He received 13 Grammy nominations, according to this biography, and won two Grammy Awards, one in 1977 for Bellavia, and the other in 1979 for The Children of Sanchez. His 1977 album Feels So Good became one of the most successful jazz records ever produced, according to the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. And in 1980, he performed at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. In 2009, Mangione donated some of his music memorabilia to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington DC. He was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2012. In their statement announcing his death on Thursday, Mangione's family said: 'Chuck's love affair with music has been characterized by his boundless energy, unabashed enthusiasm, and pure joy that radiated from the stage.' They added: 'His appreciation for his loyal worldwide fans was genuine as evidenced by how often he would sit at the edge of the stage after a concert for however long it took to sign autographs for the fans who stayed to meet him and the band.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chuck Mangione's classic hits: 'Feels So Good,' 'Bellavia,' a look at his timeless songs
Jazz icon Chuck Mangione recently passed away at the age of 84. Even though the musical idol is gone, he has left behind some of the biggest classic hits that have managed to stay evergreen ever since their release. From 'Feels So Good' to 'Children of Sanchez'', here are some of the star's top hits to remember him by. 'Feels So Good' 'Feels So Good' is Mangione's signature classic and one of his biggest hits since he began his career. Released in 1977, the song has a distinct sound and energy that has made it extremely popular. The song featured a catchy and joyful vibe along with a flugelhorn melody. 'Give It All You Got' This is an uplifting and vibrant musical piece that was even made the theme song for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York! The powerful melody of the song was taken in direct contrast to the athlete's determination and prowess. 'Children of Sanchez (Theme)' This song also served as the masterpiece theme song for the 1978 film 'The Children of Sanchez' and is another one of the artist's most well-loved songs. The song is also iconic in the sense that it managed to get the star his Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance at the time as well! ' Bellavia ' Released as the title track for his 1975 album, 'Bellavia' is another iconic hit that many remember the legend by. The combination of the powerful orchestra paired with Mangione's iconic flugelhorn lines makes the song a hit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Offer Valid for the First 100 Bookings Only Birla Estates Learn More Undo Not only that, but it also managed to help him score his first award for Best Instrumental Composition at The Grammys. 'Chase the Clouds Away' This 1975 hit is another one of his most popular songs. Its energetic and upbeat energy has managed to keep it in the hearts of many. At the time of its release as well, the song managed to garner so much love from the public. It was often featured on the broadcasts of the 1976 Summer Olympics as well.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chuck Mangione dead at 84: Remembering his Grammy- and Emmy-winning hits
Chuck Mangione, the flugelhorn player synonymous with the smooth jazz genre, passed away on July 22 at the age of 84. Throughout the '70s and '80s, Mangione crossed over into music's mainstream, bringing jazzy instrumentation to hits such as "Feels So Good." More from Gold Derby 2025 Emmys: These are the episodes every Best Drama Actor nominee submitted Hulk Hogan's most memorable movie roles, from 'Rocky III' to 'Gremlins 2' His legacy extended beyond the world of music into film and television. Most notably, he voiced a fictional version of himself on King of the Hill in a recurring bit across several years of the animated series. On top of his popularity and success on the charts, Mangione found favor with awards bodies, winning two Grammys and an Emmy Award, in addition to a Golden Globe nomination. In remembrance of Mangione's life and work, here's a look back on the music that brought him awards glory. Bellavia (1975) Mangione's first Grammy came in the Best Instrumental Composition category for his album Bellavia, a record named for his mother and recorded with the Chuck Mangione Quartet Orchestra. A version of the title track would also be featured on his next Grammy-winning album. Children of Sanchez (1978) Also serving as the soundtrack for the film of the same name starring Anthony Quinn and Dolores del Río, Children of Sanchez won Mangione his second Grammy two years later. Mangione also received a Golden Globe nomination for Motion Picture Score, but lost to Giorgio Moroder for his groundbreaking Midnight Express score. "Give It All You Got" (1979) At the height of Mangione's popularity, he was featured in two Olympic Games. He wrote "Chase the Clouds Away" for the 1976 Summer Games in Montreal. Four years later, he won an Emmy Award for his performance of "Give It All You Got" during the closing ceremony of the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid. Best of Gold Derby Billboard Hot 100: Every No. 1 song of 2025 Billboard 200: Chart-topping albums of 2025 The B-52s' Kate Pierson talks Rock Hall snub, influencing John Lennon, and fears a solo album would be a 'betrayal' to her band Click here to read the full article. Solve the daily Crossword
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jazz icon Chuck Mangione dead aged 84
Chuck Mangione, the legendary jazz musician behind the international hit single Feels So Good, has died aged 84. Born Charles Frank Mangione in 1940 in Rochester, New York, he died at home of natural causes, his manager told TMZ. He reflected on his approach to music in 1972, saying: 'For a long time I lived in the shell of the so–called jazz musician, who said, 'To hell with the people. I'm the artist, I know what's right, and I'm going to play for myself. If they like it, fine; if they don't, too bad.' 'Well, that's partially true, but you can still maintain your musical conviction and try to communicate with people. 'For me, lifting the people up, making them enjoy what we're doing is as important as it is for me to play the kind of music I want to play. Both are very possible.' A trumpet and flugelhorn player, Mangione studied at Rochester's Eastman School of Music, known for its jazz programme. He began his career in the 1960s performing with his pianist brother, Gap Mangione, and joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers as a trumpeter before emerging as a star in his own right. Chuck's career breakthrough came in the 1970s, when he formed a jazz quartet with saxophonist Gerry Niewood. His 1977 album Feels So Good propelled him to international fame. The album included the full nine-minute version of the instrumental title track, which reached number two on the Billboard 200. A shorter, three-minute single released the following year also became a major success. Over his decades-long career, Chuck won two Grammy Awards. He received his first Grammy in 1977 for the instrumental composition Bellavia and another for his work on the soundtrack of the 1978 Anthony Quinn film The Children of Sanchez, for which he also composed the score. Chuck's compositions featured in two Olympic ceremonies – Chase the Clouds Away at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics and Give It All You Got as the theme for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.
NBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Chuck Mangione, jazz musician who crossed over with '70s pop hit 'Feels So Good,' dies at 84
Chuck Mangione, the jazz musician whose "Feels So Good" cracked the pop top 10 chart in the 1970s, died Tuesday, officials said. He was 84. Mangione died "peacefully" in his sleep at his home in Rochester, New York, according to his obituary. The mayor or Rochester confirmed his death in a statement praising "the gifted jazz musician and composer." Mangione's official cause of death was not announced. Born in 1940, Mangione grew up in Rochester, graduating from the New York town's Benjamin Franklin High School before attending and earning a Bachelor's Degree from Eastman School of Music, also in Rochester. According to the Bartolomeo & Perotto funeral home, Mangione taught at Eastman and later received an honorary Doctorate degree from the school. He also started the school's jazz program. Mangione's jazz career kicked off as a teenage flugelhorn player when he formed the Jazz Brothers alongside his brother, Gap, according to the obituary. It led to a decades-long career that yielded 14 Grammy nominations — and two wins — an induction into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame and more than 30 albums. Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans called Mangione an artist "who earned international distinction, and Rochester's pride." In 1970, Mangione recorded his Friends & Love concert with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, which landed him a recording contract and ultimately his first Grammy nomination, according to the funeral home obituary. He released "Bellavia," a record to honor his mother, in the first year he signed with A&M records, which took home the Best Instrumental Composition award at the 19th Grammys. Mangione's biggest hit, "Feels So Good" soared to the number four spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978 and earned him a nomination for Record of the Year at the 21st Grammy Awards, bringing the musician to new heights.
