Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione rose to fame in the 1970s with his melodic pop music characterized by its upbeat and optimistic tone. Despite his success in the mainstream music scene, Mangione originally aspired to be a bebopper influenced by jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie. His early career included collaborations with notable artists such as Woody Herman and Art Blakey, before transitioning to his signature soft-toned flügelhorn sound. In the '70s, Mangione's music featured large orchestras and vocalists, with hits like "Feels So Good," before gradually fading from the music scene until a successful comeback in the late '90s.

Chuck Mangione's music career spanned from the 1970s with Mercury and A&M records to the 1980s with Columbia albums that were less memorable. Despite a hiatus in the 1990s, he made a comeback in 1997 with a successful tour and reunion with his popular band. This revival led to the release of "The Feeling's Back" in 1999, marking a resurgence in Mangione's music career after his earlier success in the '70s.