Chuck Mangione
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| Birth name | Charles Frank Mangione |
| Born | November 29, 1940 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1960–2010 |
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| Website | chuckmangione |
Charles Frank Mangione (/mænˈdʒoʊni/ 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.