Jazz Legend Chuck Mangione Passes Away at 84: A Legacy of Musical Mastery

Chuck Mangione, the Grammy-winning musician renowned for his pop-jazz hit 'Feels So Good,' has died at the age of 84. Multiple sources have confirmed his passing in Rochester, New York, as reported by Variety. WROC-TV highlighted that the Bartolomeo & Perreto Funeral Home announced his passing, noting he died peacefully in his sleep.

A master of the flugelhorn and trumpet, Mangione received accolades throughout his extensive career, including two Grammy Awards from 14 nominations and an impressive discography of over 30 albums. He also gained popularity for playing a comical version of himself on the animated TV series 'King of the Hill.'

'Feels So Good' became a major hit in 1978, peaking at No. 4 on Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. This success led to the Olympic commission of 'Give it All You Got' for the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid.

Born in Rochester on November 29, 1940, Mangione took up music at age 8, initially learning piano before discovering a passion for brass instruments inspired by the film 'Young Man With a Horn.' He formed a jazz band with his brother as a teenager and graduated from the Eastman School of Music, where he later taught and directed the jazz ensemble.

Mangione's solo career blossomed with the 1970 album 'Friends & Love... A Chuck Mangione Concert,' securing a Grammy nomination and marking his entry onto the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Hill Where the Lord Hides.' Transitioning to A&M Records in 1975, his work featured in national events, and he won his first Grammy for the 1976 album 'Bellavia.'

The soundtrack for 'The Children of Sanchez' earned him his second Grammy and a Golden Globe nomination in 1978, cementing his lasting impact on the world of jazz. His contributions continue to be celebrated by fans and musicians alike. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)