Overview

• He died peacefully at his Rochester home on July 22, 2025, his spokesperson confirmed.
• Born in 1940, he trained at the Eastman School of Music and co-founded The Jazz Brothers with his brother Gap.
• His 1977 album Feels So Good propelled him to crossover success and remains a staple of smooth jazz.
• Mangione composed and performed official themes for the 1976 Montreal Olympics and the 1980 Lake Placid Games.
• A two-time Grammy winner, he also achieved cult fame through self-portrayals on the animated series King of the Hill.