Children of Sanchez

Chuck Mangione | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 24, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: A&M
• ASIN: B0000062P5
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,036 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #21 in Music > Jazz > Jazz Fusion
  • #25 in Music > Pop > Easy Listening > Orchestral Pop
  • #36 in Music > Jazz > Smooth Jazz

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Chuck Mangione composed this music for a film soundtrack in 1978, but it quickly took on a life of its own when it was released as a two LP set, garnering a loyalty the film never enjoyed. Its film origins certainly show both in the purely atmospheric quality of some of the music and in the earnest vocals and awkward lyrics that introduce the suite and later reappear. However, the simple themes and the powerful, minimal orchestrations--brass and drums for funereal military music; cello, flute, guitar, and eerie voice for the very pretty "Consuelo's Love Theme"--retain a strong appeal. Mangione's own performance on flügelhorn--sometimes hinting at Miles Davis's Sketches of Spain transported to harsher terrain--is frequently riveting, a darkly expressive, soulful element that conveys undiluted passion, sorrow, and joy. --Adam Rains

Customer Reviews

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely timeless work, Mangione is a master, October 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Children of Sanchez (Audio CD)

This single album is one of the earliest recollections I have of listening to music(I was born in 1976). My father owns it on vinyl, and it remains one of his prize possessions in an impressive overall collection. The oldest son of our close family friends of over 25 years recorded this off of my father's vinyl close to sixteen years ago and eventually used "Consuelo's Love Theme" as his wedding music many years later. I feel that this singular track remains just as moving as the first time I listened to it, and I'm not easily moved. Mangione's composition and arranging skills are on full display here for those willing to take a listen, and you get the idea of how great an accomplishment the album was simply by reading Chuck's liner notes. Thank God someone got the good sense to release this on CD again, or we would have been subjected to the slow and undeserved extinction of a true classic of this or any other time.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Feelings Through Music !!, February 16, 2003

By 

Joan B. Montney (Glendale Az USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Children of Sanchez (Audio CD)

Children Of Sanchez is a magnificent musical blend of composition,sructure,creativity and improvisation.The music had to be written,recorded,mixed and edited in just three weeks to help complete a movie by the same title.Chuck and the musicians entered into a rigorous recording schedule.A total of 23 hours worth of music was completed.From this Chuck had to make the tough decision as to which selections he would keep on the album.His final choice of music gives us a remarkable album which can only be described as wonderful,unique,beautiful and vibrant.To write and compose music this good in only three weeks is truly Impressive!!Musicianship highlights are Grant Geismann playing all guitars,James Bradley Jr.on drums and all percussions that includes some awesome tympani,conga and tymbali playing,Charlie Meeks doing an incredible job on bass and my personal favorite is Don Potter on vocals.He has excellent range and power!! Chuck Mangione of course,needs no introduction.A truly gifted flugelhorn player who also shows us his piano skills with both the electric and acoustic. Song highlights are title cut Children Of Sanchez- very powerfull intro song.Let me repeat that VERY POWERFULL!!!! Other favorites include lullabye,pilgrimage parts 1/2 {explosive percussions on this one},the sensuous Consuelo's Love Theme and Hot Consuelo with its dynamic up beat tempo. Lots of musical feelings at play here. For all you string instrument lovers. Check It Out! French Horn,cello and violins. Something for every jazz enthusiast. "Remember" The Children Of Sanchez. BUY IT!! ENJOY IT!! It's a Classic!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, emotional, unforgettable., March 11, 2000

By 

Gerald Sullivan (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of Sanchez (Audio CD)

I played music (trumpet) as a child. I was hooked by the "Feels So Good". I saw Chuck Mangione play at the Wolf Trap Farm Park near Washington DC. But "Children of Sanchez" is what kept my interest in jazz. This album is full of power and emotion, the likes of which I haven't heard anywhere else. Bellavia and Lullabye are unforgettable. I can't tell you how deeply this album touches me.

I am SO glad it has returned from being out-of-print. And believe me, I was looking for a long time! It brings my recently deceased father back into my life.

Thank you Mr Mangione.