Chuck Mangione - An Evening of Magic, Live at the Hollywood Bowl CD

An Evening of Magic, Live at the Hollywood Bowl CD music After issuing three consecutive studio double LPs, Chicago topped themselves with this four-album live box set. As the title suggests, At Carnegie Hall, Vols. 1-4 (Chicago IV) (1971) finds the band at the venerable New York City venue during a five-night stand (April 5-April 10) in the spring of 1971. The septet -- which includes the respective talents of Terry Kath (lead guitar/vocals), Robert Lamm (keyboards/vocals), Peter Cetera (bass/vocals), Danny Seraphine (drums), Lee Loughnane (trumpet/vocals), James Pankow (trombone), and Walter Parazaider (woodwinds/vocals) -- were at their unquestionable peak of initial popularity. Their previous three double LPs continued extended runs on the pop album chart and likewise spawned a number of hit singles. So by the time the group hit the Big Apple for these shows, they were among the hottest things happening. Chicago's set list is wholly representative of the material from Chicago Transit Authority (1969), Chicago II (1970), and Chicago III (1971) and includes several extended multi-song medleys from each. The band winds its way through muscular versions of the epic "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon," "Travel Suite," as well as lengthy renderings of deeper cuts such as "South California Purples," "Fancy Colours," and the ten-minute-plus opening "In the Country." One of the set's most notable highlights is the politically charged "For Richard and His Friends." The lengthy and well-jammed-out cut is both groovy and propulsive. However, the acoustics at Carnegie Hall are quite frankly not (and really never have been) properly suited for heavily amplified music. While the percussion and electric guitars are clearly audible, the woodwind and brass section come off sounding extremely thin and devoid of any real timbre. This is unfortunate, as a primary component of the band is the contrasting textures between the two. Enthusiasts seeking a much more sonically accurate portrait should by whatever means necessary locate the Live in Japan 1972 two-CD set -- which also includes tracks from Chicago's fifth effort. ~ Lindsay Planer Includes a bonus disc of previously unreleased tracks. Chicago: Lee Loughnane (vocals, guitar, trumpet, percussion); Terry Kath (vocals, guitar); Walter Parazaider (vocals, woodwinds, percussion); Robert Lamm (vocals, keyboards); Peter Cetera (vocals, bass guitar); James Pankow (trombone, percussion); Daniel Seraphine (drums).

An Evening of Magic, Live at the Hollywood Bowl songs FEELS SO GOOD is the popular breakthrough album for flugelhorn player and composer Chuck Mangione. His early `70's style was melodic, bright, and engaging, but 1977's FEELS SO GOOD was the disc that brought Mangione to big-selling popular acceptance. This disc has stood the test of time, with its creative ensemble playing full of delicacy and restraint, tasty solos (especially from guitarist Grant Geissman), and easygoing rhythms. Photographer: Benno Friedman. Unknown Contributor Role: Grant Geissman. Arranger: Chuck Mangione. Personnel: Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn, horns, piano, electric piano, percussion); Grant Geissman (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar); Chris Vadala (flute, alto flute, piccolo, saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); James Bradley, Jr. (drums, congas, timbales, percussion). Recording information: Kendun Recorders, Burbank, CA.

An Evening of Magic, Live at the Hollywood Bowl album for sale Digitally remastered by Dave Collins (A&M Mastering Studios). Thanks to the Latin-inflected title track, Children of Sanchez became another huge hit for Chuck Mangione. The title song even earned him a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, and serious jazz listeners will spot a problem with that award -- it was for pop, not jazz. That, of course, is an accurate assessment of Mangione's music, since there isn't much improvisation on the album at all. Instead, there's a selection of Spanish and Latin-flavored instrumentals, arranged as if to give the impression that the album is a song cycle. If so, it's a song cycle/concept album that doesn't go anywhere. Nevertheless, there's enough pleasant music here to satisfy fans of his pop stylings. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Out of print in the U.S., this is Mangione's 1978 album forA&M featuring music written for the Hall Bartlett film 'TheChildren Of Sanchez'. 15 tracks total. Double jewelcase. Recorded at Kendun Recorders, Burbank, California. Includes liner notes by Chuck Mangione. Personnel: Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn, piano, electric piano); Donald Porter, Phyllis Hyman (vocals); Grant Geissman (guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar); Gerald Vinci (violin); Ron Leonard (cello); Chris Vadala (flute, alto flute, piccolo, clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Jeff Tkazyik, Jeff Takzyck (trumpet, flugelhorn); George Stimpson, Brad Warner, Dick Decker, Jerry Peel, Brad Warnaar (French horn); Mayo Tiana, Dana Hughes, Hughes, Kai Winding, William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. (trombone); James Bradley, Jr. (drums, congas, timbales, timpani, percussion). Audio Mixers: Gerald Vinci; Donald Porter; Mick Guzauski; Chuck Mangione; William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. . Editors: Gerald Vinci; Donald Porter; Mick Guzauski; Chuck Mangione; William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. . Photographers: Benno Friedman; Charles Bush. Personnel: Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn, piano, electric piano); Phyllis Hyman, Don Potter (vocals); Chris Vadala (soprano & tenor saxophones, piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet); Jeff Tkazyik (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jerry Peel, Dick Decker, Geroge Stimpson, Brad Waarner (French horn); Bill Reichenbach, Kai Winding, Mayo Tiana, Dana Hughes (trombone); Ron Leonard (cello); Grant Geissman (classical, acoustic & electric guitars); Charles Meeks (bass); James Bradley, Jr. (drums, congas, timbales, tympani, percussion).

An Evening of Magic, Live at the Hollywood Bowl buy CD music Though much less expansive than Mangione's other Mercury concerts (only 37 minutes on a single CD or LP), Land of Make Believe is the most successful of the lot, a winning combination of attractive tunes, big-thinking orchestrations, just enough jazz content, and a genuinely felt sense of idealism. Here there is no dead weight; all of the material is very engaging and the combined forces of Mangione's quartet and the Hamilton (Ontario) Philharmonic are on fire. The performance of Mangione's "Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor" still exerts a ferocious jolt of life-affirming energy, "El Gato Triste" is an attractive Latin number, and the buoyant "Gloria" from The Mass of St. Bernard with the Horsehead Chamber Singers makes one want to hear more. The childlike title tune has both a touching sense of naïveté and a lot of drive in key spots -- credit expert drummer Joe LaBarbera with the latter -- and Esther Satterfield's clear-eyed Nancy Wilson-like vocals made her famous for a time. This would be Mangione's most irresistible attempt at embracing the whole world of music -- and for awhile, it was possible to believe that he would become a major unifying figure in American music. Alas, thus far this would be the last full flowering of that promise. ~ Richard S. Ginell Live Recording Recorded live at Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada. Personnel: Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn); Esther Satterfield (vocals); Jan Walp (soprano); Ronny Berger, Scott Bump, Ron Berger, Jeff Bowlby, Steve Russell (tenor); Jeff Wilber, Russ Cembrinski, Jim Wilber, Jim Smith, Michael Cleveland (bass voice); Don Potter (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric piano); Gordon Johnson (acoustic guitar, flute, piccolo); Margaret Neufeld, Michel Zaitzeff, Beth Gorevic, David Hung, Christine Haarvig, Jacqueline Tarry, Rudolph Kalup, Kathryn Wunder, Natalie Mysko, Yiu Man Chung, Milan Vitek, Marta Hidy (violin); Jaroslav Karlovsky, Ann Armin, Barbara Hustis (viola); Edgar Hayes, Zdenek Konicek, Cathie Lehr (cello); Gerry Niewood (flute, alto flute, soprano saxophone); Jeff Tkazyik, Jon Faddis (flute, piccolo, trumpet); Paul Elliott (flute, piccolo); Ned Corman (flute, saxophone, timpani); Ray Ricker, Joe Romano (flute, tenor saxophone, trombone); Ron Davis (flute, tenor saxophone, congas, bongos, timbales, percussion); Sandy Watts (oboe, English horn); John Courtney, Tom Elliot (bassoon); Janice Robinson, William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. (trumpet, trombone); Arthur Linsner, Fred Mills , Ronald Romm (trumpet); Gregory Hustis, Graeme Page, Brad Warnaar, Robert Hansen (French horn); Art Linser III, Eugene Watts (trombone); Charles Daellenbach (tuba); Gap Mangione (electric piano); Al Johnson , Albert Johnson (electric bass); Joe La Barbera (drums); John Beck (congas, bongos, timbales, timpani, percussion); David Mancini, Steve Gadd (timpani, percussion). Audio Mixers: Richie Blakin; Phil Ramone; Chuck Mangione. Audio Remixer: Dennis Drake. Recording information: Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Director: Joseph C. Crupi. Editors: Richie Blakin; Phil Ramone; Chuck Mangione. Unknown Contributor Roles: Don Potter; Horsehead Chamber Singers; Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Arranger: Chuck Mangione. Personnel includes: Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn); Esther Satterfield (vocals); Gerry Niewood (soprano saxophone, flute, alto flute); Ray Ricker, Joe Romano (tenor saxophone, flute); Ned Corman (baritone saxophone, flute); Jon Faddis, Jeff Tkazyik (trumpet); Janice Robinson, Bill Reichenbach Jr., Art Linsner III (trombone); Cathie Lehr (cello); Gap Mangione (electric piano); Don Potter (acoustic guitar); Al Johnson (electric bass); Joe LaBarbera (drums); John Beck (timpani, percussion); Steve Gadd (timpani); Horseheads Chamber Singers; The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.

An Evening of Magic, Live at the Hollywood Bowl songs On Chase the Clouds Away, Chuck Mangione began to move toward the pop-oriented style that would provide the foundation for his breakthrough in 1977 with Feels So Good. Although he had demonstrated slight pop leanings on his earlier records, they were primarily in a straight jazz vein. Here, he surrendered to the warm, rich sounds of his flugelhorn and made a smooth collection of sweet pop melodies. As far as jazz content goes, there isn't much here, and there's only a handful of songs that come close to matching the effortless grace of the title track, but the whole of Chase the Clouds Away is enjoyably pleasant background music. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Recorded at A&M Studios, Hollywood, California. Includes liner notes by Chuck Mangione. Personnel: Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn, Fender Rhodes piano); Esther Satterfield (vocals); Gerry Niewood (soprano & tenor saxophones, C flute, alto flute); Vincent DeRosa (French horn); Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (trombone); Kathy Moses (piccolo, flute); Edgar Lustgarten (cello); Chip Jackson (electric bass); Joe LaBarbera (drums).

An Evening of Magic, Live at the Hollywood Bowl album for sale Cliff Korman (piano, keyboards); Jay Azzolina (guitar); David Finck (acoustic & electric basses); Kip Reid (electric bass); Paulo Braga (drums); Cafe (percussion). Chuck Mangione laid low throughout much of the '90s, perhaps the end result of a disappointing string of albums for Columbia during the '80s. He returned to the road in 1997 and evidently it was a positive experience, since he returned to the studio the following year to cut The Feeling's Back. For all intents and purposes, The Feeling's Back is a comeback album, finding Mangione returning to the smooth, melodic style of Feels So Good, but laying off the sappy pop tendencies that dogged his '80s efforts. Although the end result is a little monotonous -- many of the tracks are quiet and slowly swinging, blending together into one long track -- it's charmingly laid-back, mellow and melodic, all of the things that brought Mangione fame and fortune in the '70s. There isn't a whole lot in the way of "real" jazz here -- the solos are extensions of the themes, and they never stand apart from the lite groove -- but this has the "feeling" that Mangione fans have been waiting to feel again. And that's enough to make it a successful comeback. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Sanders (vocals); Gerry Niewood (flute, alto flute); Sarah Carter (cello); His Own Compostions &Brazilian Classics Recorded at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, New York, New York on October 19-23, 1998. Personnel: Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn); Jackie Presti, Maúcha Adnet, Annette Sanders (vocals); Jay Azzolina (guitar); Sarah Carter (cello); Gerry Niewood (flute, alto flute); Clifford Korman (piano, keyboards); David Finck (acoustic bass, electric bass); Kid Reid (electric bass); Paulinho Braga (drums). Recording information: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, New York, NY (10/19/1998-10/23/1998). Editors: Nicholas Prout; Nick Prout. Personnel: Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn); Maucha Adnet, Jackie Presti, Annette