Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good (1977) {2025 Everything Jazz}

"Feels So Good" is a 1977 jazz album released by Chuck Mangione. It contains his hit single, the title song "Feels So Good", which in an edited form reached No. 4 on the U.S. charts. The song also reached the top of the Billboard adult contemporary chart. It was also frequently referenced on the animated television comedy King of the Hill, on which Mangione had a recurring voice role as himself.

"Due to the title cut, this was a huge seller when it originally came out. This set from flügelhornist Chuck Mangione (which helped give guitarist Grant Geissman some fame) is actually stronger from the jazz standpoint than Mangione's subsequent dates. The leader has some good solos, as does Geissman and saxophonist Chris Vadala, and the quintet's ensembles are generally both sparse and attractive. Pity that in ways this was Chuck Mangione's last worthwhile release to date; success did stunt his artistic growth." (Scott Yanow, AMG)

Chuck Mangione, flugelhorn & electric piano
Chris Vadala, saxophones
Grant Geissman, guitar
Charles Meeks, electric bass
James Bradley, Jr., drums