Chuck Mangione
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Mangione in Washington, D.C., 1998 | |
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| Born | Charles Frank Mangione November 29, 1940 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 22, 2025 (aged 84) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1960–2015 |
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| Website | chuckmangione |
Charles Frank Mangione (/mænˈdʒoʊni/ man-JOH-nee; November 29, 1940 – July 22, 2025) was an American flugelhorn player, trumpeter, actor, 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 1978 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.