Brazilian music has many of the ingredients that I strive for in my own music: Strong melodies and a disciplined but intense rhythmic concept, and interesting harmonies. — 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
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
I don't believe music can be free unless it has something to be free from. — Chuck Mangione Copy Share
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
In 1994, I started touring again and I recorded two albums for Chesky Jazz. — Chuck Mangione Copy Share
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
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
Because I don't believe music can be free unless it has something to be free from. — Chuck Mangione Copy Share
To pay 60 musicians for rehearsal and performance is quite something, and I decided I wouldn't be able to handle that kind of situation… — Chuck Mangione Copy Share
I tend to not want to put labels or categories on the music, only because people come with preconceived ideas about what they're going… — Chuck Mangione Copy Share
