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Welcome !      Chuck Mangione Annalise Album: Everything For Love Genres: Jazz Give Chuck a break and he and his much-maligned magic horn will make you feel good all over again with this whipped-cream fusion ballad. Similar Songs Critic's Review Ratings & Reviews Related links   2MB RealAudio      Need a free Player?      Download Help           Some of the slings and arrows aimed Chuck Mangione’s way a decade or two ago were justified, especially during his dire robo-fusion decline in the ‘80s. But those who wrote Mangione off completely might want to do a rethink, since his latest efforts show he’s recaptured the lighter-than-air groove of his peak period, without the saccharine aftertaste. “Annalise,” a pillow-soft composition for Mangione’s granddaughter, is no more jazz than anything by Kenny G or Najee; what makes the critical difference is that it’s authentically mellow, instead of being a market-tested simulation of same. The mostly acoustic instrumentation helps, as does Mangione’s effectively simple playing -- even when he reaches for the upper register, there’s none of the showboating of his younger days. It just makes sense, as does Mangione’s low-key but satisfying return.       Dan LeRoy     Dan LeRoy is the music and entertainment writer for the Charleston Daily Mail. He serves as an associate editor for Grafitti, a statewide entertainment newspaper, and has also written for several music-related publications including Launch.com, Boston Rock, and Lexicon.   Click here for rules!          Average Rating: One Star Two Stars Three Stars Four Stars Five Stars                n/a                    Enter a review to win an iShriek MP3 Player!

The Playing Field by Grover Washington Jr. That's All There Is To Love by Donald Byrd First Time Out by David Ornette Cherry Car Wash 2000 by Rick Braun   for Chuck Mangione All Music Guide: Chuck Mangione

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