What a great video! I’ve been a fan of Chuck’s since I was a kid back in the late 70’s-early 80’s. Saw him in concert almost 50 times through the years and met him after many of his shows. He’s an amazing talent (playing as well as composing), but he can be very surly and curmudgeonly, which almost ruins it.
I'm glad you mentioned the "surly and curmudgeonly" part. And you should no if you have seen him and met him so many times. I saw him only one time maybe 20 years ago and it was memorable for two reasons. First he was playing in a shopping mall for a free concert promotion by a smooth jazz station. Maybe that didn't particularly set well with Chuck. Second his electric piano cut out after just a few chords and he got visibly frustrated by it. He slammed his hands on the piano a few times to either get the attention of one of his tech people or to show his anger. As an audience member It made me uncomfortable and kinds ruined the vibe. I think my wife and I actually left a little early. Fans don't generally talk about their hero's warts and all but I think it actually makes the hero more human and relatable.
My oldest bro came back to Peru from the USA I was 15 yrs old....in 1972 & with him, came few records from Chuck.... that I Iistened since then. What a musician he was...... RIP Chuck Mangione...& thanks for giving us great Jazz.
Chris, This is such a treat. My Mom grew up with Chuck and Gap in the Rochester, NY. His music filled the house growing up, and his concerts are some of my earliest memories. Did you come at this from an interest in Les Paul, or Chuck, or both? Got more ? :)
Not sure which half of this I love more - first half where Les backs Duck or second half where Chuck backs Les. I will say I always enjoy seeing Chuck clapping his hands together softly in appreciation of the music, like he was doing near the end. It just seems so basic but very very Chuck. 💕
Chuck is a fantastic Musician, i just wonder where Mangione is from . when I listen to his accent definitely is from NY, but from where exactly ? sure enough I found out he is front Rochester. a New Yorker is always a New Yorker . LOl
Chuck nailed it when he referred to the stuff played on the radio today as SHIT! Rap and hip/hop is not even music because it is void of harmony and melody, PLUS, it's more of a cultural revolution than an art form. It is the most obnoxious noise one can imagine and the cultural revolutionaries who create it and play it want it that way. Their goal is so sow the seeds of hate against the establishment and to disrespect and annoy in the process.
Imagine being able to say... "You Were The One Who Screwed Up The Guitar With That Electric Shit"... directly to Les Paul himself.
I love hearing Chuck play in bebop tradition, his roots in jazz; and to hear him with the legendary Les Paul is treat! Great playing/music making!
Love his bebop albums : Recuerdo, Hey Baby!,Mangione Brothers on the Riverside label in the 60’s!
What a great video! I’ve been a fan of Chuck’s since I was a kid back in the late 70’s-early 80’s. Saw him in concert almost 50 times through the years and met him after many of his shows. He’s an amazing talent (playing as well as composing), but he can be very surly and curmudgeonly, which almost ruins it.
I'm glad you mentioned the "surly and curmudgeonly" part. And you should no if you have seen him and met him so many times. I saw him only one time maybe 20 years ago and it was memorable for two reasons. First he was playing in a shopping mall for a free concert promotion by a smooth jazz station. Maybe that didn't particularly set well with Chuck. Second his electric piano cut out after just a few chords and he got visibly frustrated by it. He slammed his hands on the piano a few times to either get the attention of one of his tech people or to show his anger. As an audience member It made me uncomfortable and kinds ruined the vibe. I think my wife and I actually left a little early. Fans don't generally talk about their hero's warts and all but I think it actually makes the hero more human and relatable.
My oldest bro came back to Peru from the USA I was 15 yrs old....in 1972 & with him, came few records from Chuck.... that I Iistened since then.
What a musician he was...... RIP Chuck Mangione...& thanks for giving us great Jazz.
Chuck is still very much alive.
Saw Chucky twice live. Never saw Les, but have watched a bunch of these videos. Jam with Chuck in C was most excellent.
Heart and Soul! Mix well together
SWEET video!!! Better times for sure!
I saw Chuck once in Megalomart. Rumor is he lived there for a while.
This is sweet to hear! That's some nice jamzz for sure.
Great stuff. The Bass Player deserves some love. He was smokin it too !!!
Chuck is the MAN(gione)
What a feeling!,, Not easy. to play not loudly and take out a clear note.
Shalom CCS lespaul.org
Two geniuses! July 9 2019! ❤️💜💞🎵🎸💕🎺
that was really good!!
3:13 a single tear rolls down Chuck's cheek
Was close to running down mine too. :)
That's sweat
I was at this show!
JOHN EZZARD lespaul.org
I'm pretending I was there.
Amazing
nice job well done Chuck
Wish I was there
Close 1st place in my heart this guy Chuck. 1st though is Winton. But both inspirational to me playing trumpet and flugelhorn as well.
참 좋습니다!
What a gem to discover!
Very cool.
His tone is so beautiful
it's great to here chuck playing something real
I think you mean something standard instead of one of his own compositions?
Something real?
On stage at Mega Lo Mart
Chris, This is such a treat. My Mom grew up with Chuck and Gap in the Rochester, NY. His music filled the house growing up, and his concerts are some of my earliest memories.
Did you come at this from an interest in Les Paul, or Chuck, or both? Got more ? :)
Yeah.....this is really cool!
kdm71291 lespaul.org
very good
Damn he’s goood
Excellent!
Did anyone notice Les Paul’s modified guitar?? Had a different pick guard too, way cool!
Les Paul just sweep picking in his 90’s like it ain’t no thing...
First time i ever heard chuck speak
Nice Stella by Starlight
Not sure which half of this I love more - first half where Les backs Duck or second half where Chuck backs Les. I will say I always enjoy seeing Chuck clapping his hands together softly in appreciation of the music, like he was doing near the end. It just seems so basic but very very Chuck. 💕
Chuck is a fantastic Musician, i just wonder where Mangione is from . when I listen to his accent definitely is from NY, but from where exactly ? sure enough I found out he is front Rochester. a New Yorker is always a New Yorker . LOl
dabell12 Chuck Mangione is from Rochester New York I hope that answers your question
He is of Italian decent.
stella by starlight
Stellla by Starlight
Pearlbitch lespaul.org
Man. These cats can just pull a tune out of their butts and make it shine.
He kinda sounds like Clifford in the intro
J-A-Z-Z Wow!
DALE: Chuck, I don't get it. What are you doing here? This is a long way from the Merv Griffin Show.
King of the hill. 😂
👏💛🙏🌞🌎
The invisible rhythm guitarist plays Les under the table, Les just does quirky little shots
Chuck nailed it when he referred to the stuff played on the radio today as SHIT! Rap and hip/hop is not even music because it is void of harmony and melody, PLUS, it's more of a cultural revolution than an art form. It is the most obnoxious noise one can imagine and the cultural revolutionaries who create it and play it want it that way. Their goal is so sow the seeds of hate against the establishment and to disrespect and annoy in the process.
Talkin trash is a way of life 🤣
2:23 haha sick burn
Dave Grohl plays a mean trumpet. Who knew?
pregnant trumpet indeed
ITS EH FLUGE HORN FAT TRUMPET NOT PREGNANT REALLY !
I thought chuck was a black dude
What? With a name like Chuck Mangione?
Ken, Toronto
HAHAHAHAHAHHA
HAHAHAHAHA
screwed up the guitar by making it electric? really Chuck?
He's entitled to an opinion. Plus, to some extent, it was some light-hearted ribbing on Les. :-)