Chuck Mangione, the legendar flugelhornist and composer famed for “Feels So Good”, Dead at 84

Chuck Mangione, the legendary flugelhornist and composer famed for “Feels So Good,” has passed away. He died in his sleep at his home in Rochester, New York, on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the age of 84.

Confirmed by his attorney and noted by Rochester’s WHEC‑TV, Mangione’s remains were discovered peacefully in his Rochester residence.

Chuck Mangione was born November 29, 1940, in Rochester. His career spanned decades—playing with Art Blakey in the 1960s, composing iconic melodies such as “Chase the Clouds Away” (used at the 1976 Montreal Olympics), and earning two Grammy Awards among 14 nominations. His impact on smooth jazz and pop fusion remains enduring.

He leaves behind a rich legacy of music and countless inspiring performances.