Role

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Composer

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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November 29, 1940 in Rochester, NY

 

Chuck Mangione is a renowned American composer, flugelhorn player, and trumpeter who has made a significant contribution to the world of jazz and classical music. Born on November 29, 1940, in Rochester, New York, Mangione grew up in a musical family. His father, Frank Mangione, was a professional trumpet player, and his brother, Gap Mangione, was a jazz pianist. Chuck Mangione started playing the piano at the age of five and later switched to the trumpet and flugelhorn. Mangione's musical career began in the 1960s when he joined the Jazz Brothers, a band led by his brother Gap. The band gained popularity in the Rochester area and released several albums. In 1968, Mangione formed his own band, the Chuck Mangione Quartet, which later became the Chuck Mangione Ensemble. The band's lineup included Mangione on flugelhorn and trumpet, Gerry Niewood on saxophone and flute, Charles Meeks on bass, and Ron Davis on drums. In 1970, Mangione signed with Mercury Records and released his first album, "Friends and Love: A Chuck Mangione Concert." The album featured a live performance with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and included Mangione's hit song "Hill Where the Lord Hides." The song became a top 40 hit and earned Mangione his first Grammy nomination. Mangione's next album, "Together," was released in 1971 and featured his brother Gap on piano. The album included the hit song "Land of Make Believe," which became Mangione's first top 10 hit and earned him his second Grammy nomination. In 1973, Mangione released his most successful album, "Feels So Good." The album featured the title track, which became a massive hit and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album also included the hit songs "Maui-Waui" and "The XIth Commandment." "Feels So Good" became Mangione's first platinum album and earned him his first Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Mangione continued to release successful albums throughout the 1970s, including "Main Squeeze" (1976), "Children of Sanchez" (1978), and "Fun and Games" (1979). "Children of Sanchez" was a double album that featured music from the film of the same name, which Mangione composed the score for. The album earned Mangione his second Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. In the 1980s, Mangione's popularity began to decline, but he continued to release albums and tour. In 1987, he released "Save Tonight for Me," which included the hit song "Save Tonight for Me." The song reached number two on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and earned Mangione his third Grammy nomination. Mangione's music has been featured in several films and television shows, including "The King of Queens," "The Simpsons," and "The Incredibles." He has also composed music for several films, including "The Cannonball Run" (1981) and "The Secret of NIMH" (1982). In addition to his music career, Mangione is also a humanitarian and has been involved in several charitable organizations. He founded the Chuck Mangione Scholarship Fund in 1993, which provides scholarships to music students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester. He has also been involved with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. In conclusion, Chuck Mangione is a talented composer and musician who has made a significant contribution to the world of jazz and classical music.

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