July 24, 2025
Legendary Jazz Icon Chuck Mangione Dies at 84
Grammy-Winning Fokugethorn Maestro Chuck Mangione, Best Known for “Feels So Good,” Has Passed Away at 84, Fulfilling a Remarkable Musical Legacy They say certain songs never leave us. One golden horn melody can etch itself into our hearts forever. For many of us, that melody is Chuck Mangione’s “Feels So Good.” Today, the world mourns the passing of that unforgettable sound, and the man behind it. Legendary jazz musician and composer Chuck Mangione has died at age 84 in his hometown of Rochester, New York—passing away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family. It’s hard to think of jazz without imagining his flugelhorn’s smooth, warm