Chuck Mangione, the Grammy-winning jazz musician and composer, died on Tuesday at his home in Rochester, New York. He was 84.
His family announced his death in a statement to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, saying he passed away peacefully in his sleep. A message on his official website also confirmed the news.
Mangione released over 30 albums and sold millions of records during his career. He won two Grammy Awards, for Bellavia in 1977 and The Children of Sanchez in 1979. His 1977 album Feels So Good became one of the most successful jazz records ever produced.
Born in Rochester in 1940, Mangione was introduced to jazz by his father. He studied at the Eastman School of Music and later directed its jazz ensemble. In 1980, he performed at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
His family remembered him for his boundless energy and joy on stage, as well as his genuine appreciation for fans, often staying after concerts to sign autographs.
