Primary Wave Acquires Chuck Mangione Music Publishing Rights — Including Writer’s Share and Neighboring Rights

Photo Credit: Chuck Mangione by Shellie Crandall

Primary Wave acquires the publishing rights of legendary composer and horn player Chuck Mangione, including his writer’s share and neighboring rights.Leading independent publisher Primary Wave has announced a partnership with iconic composer, flugelhorn, and trumpet player Chuck Mangione. This new partnership sees the publisher gain Mangione’s music publishing and other music rights, including his writer’s share, artist royalties, and neighboring rights.

The deal encompasses Mangione’s entire repertoire across his incomparable career. Terms of the deal will also give Mangione access to the company’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, working closely on new marketing, branding, digital, and synch opportunities, as well as film and television projects.

During his five-plus decades in music, Chuck released over 30 albums. Included in the deal are the jazz sensation’s biggest hits, such as “Feels So Good,” “Bellavia,” “Land of Make Believe,” “Give It All You Got, But Slowly,” “Children of Sanchez,” “Once Upon A Love Time,” “Chase The Clouds Away,” and more.

Mangione was nominated for an astounding 14 Grammy Awards, winning two for Best Instrumental Composition in 1976 for “Bellavia,” and then again for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1979 for “Children of Sanchez.” That year, his biggest hit, “Feels So Good,” was also nominated for Record of the Year. The single was the title track from his 1977 jazz release and soared to the Top 5 on the US charts.“I am really thrilled to join the roster of iconic artists who are represented by Primary Wave,” said Mangione. “It makes me ‘Feel So Good’ to join the company of such great artists and musicians.”

“We could not be happier to welcome Chuck Mangione to the Primary Wave family,” added Lexi Todd, Primary Wave’s Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs. “To this day, Chuck’s music feels like a breath of fresh air, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to breathe new life into these timeless tunes. Chuck’s awards and accolades speak for themselves — he is a true master of his craft, and an incredible addition to our roster of legends.”

In addition to his music, Chuck Mangione made appearances in several television shows, including as an animated version of himself on “King of the Hill.” He appeared on several episodes, and his initial appearance even featured a score recorded specifically for the occasion.