Chuck Mangione
American horn player and composer
Born
November 29th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent American horn player and composer, this figure gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s. The signature tune, "Feels So Good," topped the charts and became emblematic of smooth jazz. An influential artist in jazz fusion, contributions to film soundtracks and collaborations with various musicians marked a significant part of the career. Besides performing, created memorable music for television and film.
Released the hit single 'Feels So Good'
Composed music for films like 'The Last Tango in Paris'
Performed with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
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