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Birth name | Charles Frank Mangione |
Born | Rochester, New York, U.S. | November 29, 1940
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Years active | 1960–2010 |
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Website | chuckmangione |
Charles Frank Mangione (/mænˈdʒoʊni/ man-JOH-nee;[1] born November 29, 1940)[2] is 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. He achieved international success in 1978 with his jazz-pop single "Feels So Good". Mangione has released more than 30 albums since 1960.[3]
…musician/composerMusician/composer Chuck Mangione in 1940 (age 79)