The renowned jazz musician Chuck Mangione, famous for his instrumental hit Feels So Good, died at the age of 84 on July 22, 2025, at his home in Rochester, New York. According to his representative who confirmed to TMZ, Mangione passed away from natural causes.
The official statement on their website briefly announced: “We are very sorry. Chuck Mangione has passed away. More information coming soon", and it is now known that his death occurred while he was sleeping peacefully, with no known complications of public health.
Who was Chuck Mangione?
Mangione, born on November 29, 1940, left an indelible legacy in music, with two Grammy Awards and multiple nominations throughout his extensive career. He was a pioneer in bringing jazz to a mass audience, especially with his song “Feels So Good,” which reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978.
Throughout his life, Mangione maintained a discreet profile about his health, and his death from natural causes marks the end of a life dedicated to music.
The musician studied at the Eastman School of Music and began his career playing alongside his brother Gap Mangione and with great figures such as Art Blakey. He recorded around 30 albums, including “Chase the Clouds Away,” “Bellavia,” and the soundtrack for “Children of Sanchez,” pieces that have made a mark on the history of contemporary jazz.
His influence transcended music, appearing as himself in the animated series King of the Hill and being inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
The world of jazz and its followers bid farewell today to a legend whose music will continue to live on, while honoring his legacy and remembering the impact he had on generations of genre lovers.