Chuck Mangione, famous for his 1977 smooth jazz hit "Feels So Good", died peacefully at 84 in Rochester, New York. Born on 29 November 1940, he began music on piano at eight but shifted to trumpet after watching "Young Man With a Horn". His career saw him in significant collaborations, including big band ensembles. Mangione gained prominence with a concert recorded with the Rochester Philharmonic and went on to receive numerous Grammy nominations and awards, cementing his legacy in American pop culture.
Chuck Mangione, the flugelhorn and trumpet player whose 1977 smooth jazz hit "Feels So Good" made a significant impact on American pop culture, has passed away at 84.
Born in Rochester, Mangione began music with piano at age eight but switched to trumpet after being inspired by the film "Young Man With a Horn."
Mangione's career highlights include joining big bands and receiving 14 Grammy nominations, starting with "Hill Where the Lord Hides" from his album "Friends & Love...".
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