Chuck Mangione was a favorite of mine back in the early seventies. He plays the flugelhorn(we always referred to it as a pregnant trumpet). His music was a sort of jazz influenced pop music, more pop if the truth be told. I liked it, though. CHILDREN OF SANCHEZ was one particular favorite. I found a review that said there was enough pleasant music here to satisfy his fans. Count me satisfied. My knowledge is somewhat limited. I haven’t heard it in years as my copy is on vinyl and, while I still have a turntable, it’s packed away with a wrecked needle.
This post might inspire me to get the DVD available at a not unreasonable price.
And I’ve never seen the film starring Anthony Quinn as Sanchez.
For other forgotten music, check out Scott D. Parker over at his blog.
Haven’t heard his name in a long time. Really great musician.
I know something of his work but haven’t really listened to much of it. I’m not as broad in my tastes as you are, my friend.
Always liked his music and first remembered seeing him on an episode of Magnum, P.I.
I always like Chuck Mangione’s music. He made a few guest “appearances” on the animated series KING OF THE HILL that were pretty funny, too.