JAZZ musician Chuck Mangione has tragically died in his sleep aged 84.
The sad news was confirmed today on Mangione’s personal website.
A statement read: “We are very sorry. Chuck Mangione has passed. More to come.”
His attorney, Peter S. Matorin of Beldock Levine & Hoffman LLP, also confirmed Mangione died at his Rochester home, in New York, on July 22.
Chuck’s biggest hit was his 1978 single Feels So Good, from his album under the same name.
It became known as one of the most influential jazz records of all time.
The legendary artist won two Grammy Awards over his stellar career, one in 1977 for best instrumental composition and another in 1979 for best pop instrumental performance.
Chase The Clouds Away was performed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec.
Meanwhile, Give It All You Got was used as the theme music for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY.
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