Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione is an American flugelhorn player, trumpeter, and composer. He first gained recognition as a member of Art Blakey's band in the 1960s and co-led the Jazz Brothers with his brother Gap. In 1977, he achieved international success with his jazz-pop single 'Feels So Good'. Mangione has released over 30 albums since 1960. Born and raised in Rochester, New York, he attended the Eastman School of Music before joining Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Mangione's compositions have been recorded by renowned artists such as Cannonball Adderley. With a career spanning decades, Chuck Mangione remains a notable figure in the world of jazz music.