As for the symphonic activities... when I was a student at the Eastman School of Music, I became exposed to a lot more musical forms, elements, opportunities, and I fell in love with strings and their uses. — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
My brother had a big band in high school; after that we continued to play together, eventually forming a group called the Jazz Brothers,… — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
A studio recording is perfection, but emotion and passion come only when you turn on the machine and go for the groove. If you… — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
I am glad that I wrote something that brought joy to millions of people. — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
I don't believe music can be free unless it has something to be free from. — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
There's not much in the way of written-down arrangements - just things that Gerry and I have worked out, from playing spontaneously together and… — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
In 1994, I started touring again and I recorded two albums for Chesky Jazz. — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
Not compromising the music, but there is a way, by just showing the people that you're sincere and honest with what you're doing, and… — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
Not with the Rochester Philharmonic, but I formed my own orchestra, made up of musicians from the Eastman School, where I'm on the faculty… — Chuck Mangione Copy Share Image
