The Feeling's Back

Chuck Mangione

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 27, 1999)
• Original Release Date: April 27, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chesky Records
• ASIN: B00000ILWW
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #149,970 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

From Jazziz
One of the pioneers of contemporary jazz, Chuck Mangione has been missing in action as a recording artist since 1989. "I didn't listen to music," says the flugelhornist. "I laid down, I read paperback books, I watched sports, and I went fishing." In 1994, Mangione did begin performing again, but The Feeling's Back (Chesky) is his first recording as leader since his self-imposed hiatus. Recorded in New York's St. Peter's Episcopal Church, the album finds Mangione performing his own Brazilian-jazz compositions as well as the songs of famed Brazilian composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Toninho Horta, and Dori Caymmi.

--- JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Feeling is Back: Back to his roots, June 17, 1999

By A Customer

I discovered Chuck Mangione in 1974, my freshman year at C.U. He was the darling of a local jazz station, long since vanished from the airwaves. I saw Chuck and his quartet at the legendary Tulage's on The Hill, in Boulder. I was close enough to touch the band and was blown away. The music was direct, the melodies flowed easily, and musicianship was second to none.

I followed Chuck through college. The next time I saw him was with the full orchestra and Ester Saterfield at C.U.'s Mackey auditorium. The music was still great - Belavia had just been released, but it was more commercial. Chuck had been discovered by the masses, and the music seemed to be written more for the masses than for himself, and, while great, was strained.

The Feeling is Back will probably disappoint those who only knew Chuck once he caught on with the "smooth jazz" format stations, but it will thrill those who loved Chuck's early work. No orchestra, a very tight group, and a lyric command of the flugel horn that demonstrates Chuck's technique has only improved with age.

The new material, too, is top flight, especially Chuck's tunes, such as Once Upon a Love Time. Effortless, beautiful, naturally flowing melody performed with unparalleled musicianship.

Given the commercial direction Chuck's music took after Chase the Clouds Away, I thought I was taking a flier on buying this disc. What I found is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. The Feeling is Back . . . way back.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chuck Mangione-Ahead Of Mainstream, April 30, 1999

By A Customer

The first time I listened to this C.D. I had too think twice if this was really Chuck Mangione. But as the C.D. went on I knew it was Chuck. This C.D. truly show's Chuck's ability to stay ahead of mainstream jazz, and to create a new kind of jazz-MANGIONE JAZZ. Any Jazz fan should own The Feelings Back by Chuck Mangione

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mangione Magic is Back!, May 2, 1999

By	Dan R. Maclerran (Twin Falls, Idaho) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Magnificent Mangione! Thank you Chesky Records for a fresh, hot helping of The the Magic of Chuck Mangione. Listening to Chuck again was very soothing and calming. (A very enjoyable mix of Smooth Jazz with Tango, Samba, and Brazilian Flavors) (I had a rough day at work and this was the perfect CD to listen to so I could forget all my troubles) Hearing the Magic of Mangione again was like having a reunion with a life-long friend whom I have not seen for a few years, and have missed. Thank you Chuck for sharing your Magic with us once again!! Also Thank you Chesky Records for allowing this Reunion to take place!!