ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Local leaders and businesses are sharing tributes to one of Rochester’s most legendary musicians. Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, who created hits including “Feels So Good”, died this week at age 84.
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said Mangione was more than an acclaimed musician, saying he “epitomized the strength, resilience, and compassion” of the community.
Evans said the Mangione family’s grocery store on Martin Street was so dedicated to the community that it remained open every day during the Rochester Riots of July 1964, which started over racial discrimination. In a statement, Evans said:
“Famously, Mangione’s Grocery opened for business every day during the Riots of July 1964 because they knew the people of the neighborhood needed food and drink regardless of the turbulent conditions on the streets outside. Mangione’s Grocery was among the businesses in the area that were not looted or burned during the riots, which is a testament to the mutual admiration and respect shared between the Mangione family and their community.”
Evans said that dedication to the community continued through Mangione’s music. He released over 30 albums and earned 14 Grammy nominations, winning two, over his career. Evans said:
“The many virtues of this upbringing deeply resonate in the music that Chuck Mangione composed and performed on the world stage. We in Rochester are truly fortunate to hear the underlying beauty of our city in those notes that will forever be Chuck Mangione’s legacy.”
Bob Duffy, CEO of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce and former lieutenant governor, called Mangione “a world-class, legendary talent from a world-class family.”
A world class/legendary talent- from a world class family.So sorry to hear this.RIP Chuck.?@RochesterChambrRochester music legend Chuck Mangione has died at age 84 – t.co/98iqJ9ErYU t.co/0lB9OJnIax
— Bob Duffy (@BobDuffyROC) July 24, 2025Java’s Cafe on Gibbs Street also shared a tribute. The cafe is a common hangout spot for Eastman School of Music students. Mangione got his bachelor’s degree from Eastman and went on to teach jazz at the school.
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