47 Quotes by Chuck Mangione

The hiatus you spoke about happened in 1998. I was somewhat numb from being out on the road every night. I had to stop because I was emotionally and physically drained.

Most recently we've been working in concert situations rather than clubs. because there aren't too many rooms there like Ronnie Scott's, that are pure music rooms, where people come specifically to listen to music.

As for the symphonic activities... when I was a student at the Eastman School of Music, I became exposed to a lot more musical forms, elements, opportunities, and I fell in love with strings and their uses.

I am glad that I wrote something that brought joy to millions of people.

I can count on one hand the number of instrumental hits there have been over the last 10 years.

I find it very difficult to compose when I'm not playing.

I was blessed to work with The Jazz Messengers when the two piano players were Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea.

I write music people enjoy playing and listening to, and I have a group that loves playing the music.

In 1994, I started touring again and I recorded two albums for Chesky Jazz.