Chuck Mangione, one of the faces known in the Rochester Jazz scene, which delivered successes such as It feels so goodHe died at age 84.
According to the reports, the musician died during his dream at his home on Tuesday.
His family shared a statement in which they requested privacy: “Chuck’s love story with music has been characterized by his unlimited energy, shameless enthusiasm and pure joy that radiated from the stage.”
“His appreciation for his faithful fans of the world was genuine as evidenced by the frequency with which he would sit on the edge of the stage after a concert during the time it took to sign autographs for fans who stayed to meet him and the band,” he added.
“Chuck Mangione’s family is deeply sad to share that Chuck died peacefully while sleeping at his home in Rochester, New York, on July 22, 2025,” said the message.
Mangione was born in Rochester on November 29, 1940. He has a celebrated race that covered six decades, giving 14 Grammy nominations of which he won two. The composer launched more than 30 albums, with It feels so good Become one of the best hits in Jazz Records.
The late musician also taught jazz at the Eastman School of Music, from which he had obtained his degree and then received an honorary doctorate.
In addition to making music, Mangione worked in King of the ColinaAn animated comedy in Fox, which premiered in 1997.
In 2012, the Rochester Music Hall of Fame included the Trompetista.
