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
• Catalog number: SP-4658
• Country: US

Feels So Good by Chuck Mangione stands as a defining moment in contemporary jazz, spotlighting Mangione’s signature flugelhorn sound and thoughtful arrangements. The title track, "Feels So Good," remains a smooth-jazz staple with its bright melodies and laid-back groove, while "Maui-Waui" and "Theme From 'Side Street'" add a diverse touch to the album’s warm acoustic ensemble feel. The artwork by Roland Young, Junie Osaki, and Benno Friedman complements the music’s breezy, upbeat spirit without overshadowing it. Mangione’s role as producer and arranger keeps the album’s focus sharp, supported by rhythmic textures from James Bradley Jr. on congas and timbales, and engineering by Mick Guzauski and colleagues ensures clarity in the mix. This 1977 pressing offers a solid vintage listen with the expected light surface marks and minor paper scuffs that come from everyday play but shouldn’t distract from the music’s smooth flow. The vinyl’s VG+ condition means it’s ready for focused listening sessions without demanding a delicate touch. If you’re lining up your shelf with acoustic ensemble jazz or want a snapshot of Mangione’s mid-70s sound, this pressing holds its ground well—like the flugelhorn, it’s mellow but confidently present.

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