Chuck Mangione is a renowned American flugelhorn player and composer who became significant in the jazz and pop music scene during the late 1970s. His smooth, mellow sound, often featuring orchestral arrangements, helped popularize the flugelhorn as a solo instrument in jazz music. Mangione is best known for his Grammy-winning composition "Feels So Good," which became a top 5 pop hit. His contributions have left a lasting impact on the fusion of jazz and pop music.