Land of Make Believe, another Grammy nominee, Mangione then signed with A&M Records and delivered two extremely successful releases in one year, Chase The Clouds Away, which was used as background music during the telecast of the 1976 Olympic Games and Bellavia (”beautiful way”), named to honor his mother, which won Mangione his first Grammy award.ĭuring the late 1970's, Chuck received more awards and accolades for his recordings. Those early years with Mercury culminated in the title tune of one of Mangione's most popular albums. His “Friends & Love” concert with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra was recorded live and featured “Hill Where the Lord Hides.” This led to a recording contract with a major label, Mercury records, and his first Grammy nomination. Chuck left home to play with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, assuming the trumpet chair that had belonged to such great players as Clifford Brown, Kenny Dorham, Bill Hardman, Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard.Īnother important step in Mangione's career development was his return to the Eastman School of Music as director of the school's Jazz Ensemble. In fact Dizzy gave Chuck an 'updo' horn just like his own.Ĭhuck's years with the Jazz Brothers overlapped with his attending the Eastman School of Music and eventually resulted in his solo album debut. Mangione first attracted attention with his brother, Gap, in a mainstream jazz band, The Jazz Brothers, in which he played trumpet much like that of the man who he refers to as his musical father-Dizzy Gillespie. I found Chuck's biography from to be excellent:įor more than five decades, Chuck Mangione's love affair with music has been characterized by his boundless energy, unabashed enthusiasm, and pure joy that radiates from the stage. They were also excited about hearing and meeting Chuck. I saw friends David Hummel, Sue Slocum, Kelly Vee, and Doug Martin in the audience and enjoyed visiting with them very much. Kentucky country music star John Michael Montgomery was in attendance and donated a signed guitar, the cowboy hat he was wearing, and a kiss to the winning bidder. Gerry played wonderful flute, soprano and tenor sax throughout and is a delightful person to be around.Īfter my set, the evening included a short charity auction.
He looked just like he did on the old 1970's Mangione album covers. I had not heard Gerry in many years, but immediately recognized him when he arrived early for the sound check. Not only was it cool meeting Chuck, but it was a thrill hanging out with woodwind ace Gerry Niewood. This year's extravaganza featured the legendary jazz composer and flugelhornist Chuck Mangione. What a treat it was for me to play for the Cardiology Associates of Kentucky's 19th Annual Evening With The S*T*A*R*S.
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