Chuck Mangione- Feels So Good-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: A&M Records, A&M Records, Inc., A&M Records, Inc., Gates Music, Inc., Kendun Recorders, Kendun Recorders, Monarch Record Mfg. Co., Goldisc Recording Products, Inc.
• Catalog number: SP-4658
• Country: US

Chuck Mangione’s Feels So Good stands out as a smooth jazz milestone, with its melodic flugelhorn leading a compact ensemble that blends jazz with soul and contemporary grooves. The title track “Feels So Good” became a defining instrumental, balancing catchy motifs with a laid-back sophistication that still resonates decades later. Mangione’s role as producer, arranger, and primary composer gives this 1977 album a cohesive sound, enriched by James Bradley Jr.’s congas and timbales, and the engineering work of Mick Guzauski and others. The artwork, crafted by Roland Young, Junie Osaki, and Benno Friedman, complements the music’s breezy, polished vibe without overstaying its welcome—proof that understated visuals can pair well with memorable tunes. This vintage pressing from 1977 offers a solid copy for anyone wanting to experience Feels So Good on vinyl, with a grade that suggests it’s been enjoyed but well cared for, showing only light surface marks that won’t overshadow the listening. The 12-inch format suits the album’s spacious arrangements, making it a fine choice for focused listening sessions or background ambiance. It’s the kind of record where the grooves invite repeated plays, even if the needle occasionally reminds you that it’s been around the block.

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