Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione
Mangione in 1998
Background information
Birth nameCharles Frank Mangione
Born (1940-11-29) November 29, 1940
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
Instruments
  • Flugelhorn
  • trumpet
  • piano
Years active1960–2010
Labels
Websitechuckmangione.com

Charles Frank Mangione (/mænˈni/ man-JOH-nee; born November 29, 1940) 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.