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Charles Frank Mangione (November 29, 1940 July 22, 2025) was 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, achieving international success in 1977 with his jazz-pop single "Feels So Good". He released more than 30 albums, beginning in the 1960s. He also appeared in various television shows, including a recurring role on King of the Hill.
Feels So Good is a 1977 jazz album released by Chuck Mangione. It contains his hit single, the title song "Feels So Good", which in an edited form reached No. 4 on the U.S. charts. The song also reached the top of the Billboard adult contemporary chart. It was also frequently referenced on the animated television comedy King of the Hill, on which Mangione had a recurring voice role as himself.
The album Feels So Good peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard albums chart in 1978, behind the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. The musicians for the recording were:
Chuck Mangione flugelhorn, electric piano
Chris Vadala baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, alto flute, flute, piccolo flute
Grant Geissman electric guitars, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, classical guitar
Charles Meeks bass
James Bradley, Jr. drums, congas, timbales
I was at a tender age when hearing Chuck playing on this album. The guy at the hifi store could not stand jazz and he gave the record to me. I was in the clouds. Since then, I have treasured Mangione's playing, compositions and showmanship. His "Children of Sanchez" is so very deep and heartening, especially Consuelo's Theme.
Rest In Peace dear Chuck, and thank you once again for making us Feel So Good!
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