I saw Chuck Mangione live at a concert my oldest sister gifted me with many years ago. The experience of seeing this extraordinary and passionate musician, wearing his trademark hat and playing his magical flugelhorn was electrifying. He played with a joyful love for music and life. The man and his horn seemed as if they had merged into one spirit.
I will never forget the love I had for my big sister at that moment as I turned to look up at her in the concert hall with Chuck playing away. I suppose I was beaming because she hugged me as if to say, "I know, I feel it too and it's intoxicating," the music along with the shared moment.
And so it was, with my big sister at my side and Chuck Mangione giving us an unforgettable evening of music, that I discovered the magic of seeing, hearing, and feeling the harmonious convergence of a live performance. And it was intoxicating!
Upon hearing the passing of this musical legend today, I became filled with the wonderful memories and incredible music I was blessed to experience in my youth. And I owe as much to Chuck and other great musicians as I do to those family members and friends who introduced me to what music can bring to a soul who is open to its magic.
Life is truly a song that one must sing, play and/or dance to, right up until the final note vibrates its beautiful melody into your ear and settling on your heart.
Thank you, Chuck, for sharing what it means to be alive and feeling it!
Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good (Nana's Journey Into Song, March 8th, 1979)
Dominoes Donald Byrd
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