Feels So Good: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

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Feels So Good: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Feels So Good: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JEM05036C
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Chuck Mangione / arr. Victor López

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-JEM05036C

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Chuck Mangione's huge hit arranged by Victor López, "Feels so Good" features the Flugelhorn solo (on the 1st trumpet part) throughout with the distinctive melody and then a written out solo along with a written tenor sax solo. The flugelhorn solo range is up to written high C but the solo is cued on the 1st tenor part. A well-known and appealing tune that will be enjoyed by both the band and the audience. (6:36)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 654979093893

SKU: 00-JEM05036C

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About the Composer: Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione emerged as one of the most commercially successful jazz musicians of the 1970s and 1980s, bringing the flugelhorn to mainstream popularity through his warm, lyrical sound and accessible compositional style. His work bridged jazz sophistication with pop sensibility, making him a fixture on radio, television, and in concert halls across North America.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures everything that made the original recording a cultural phenomenon while remaining genuinely fun to perform. The written-out solos remove the guesswork of improvisation, letting students focus on tone, phrasing, and ensemble cohesion around a melody everyone recognizes. It's the rare piece that energizes both the ensemble and the audience without requiring advanced improvisation skills.

What to expect

Warm, optimistic, and immediately familiar. The flugelhorn's breathy tone floats over a relaxed groove, creating that signature 1970s smooth-jazz atmosphere that somehow never feels dated. There's an easiness to the piece that invites listeners in while the ensemble gets to experience what it means to play with genuine swing and lyrical cohesion.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the high school and early college level who want a polished, radio-friendly standard that teaches solid musicianship without requiring advanced improvisation. This works equally well for groups seeking a crowd-pleasing closer or a centerpiece that demonstrates how well-crafted orchestration can serve a simple, memorable tune.

How to get the most out of it

Treat the flugelhorn melody (on 1st trumpet) as the emotional anchor. The entire section should support this voice with warm, blended sonority rather than cutting through it.
Balance the written tenor saxophone solo against the rhythm section. These solos need clarity without overshadowing the overall warmth of the chart.
Lock the rhythm section early in rehearsal. The groove's pocket matters more than metronomic precision; this piece breathes.
Shape the distinctive melody phrases with consistent articulation and dynamics across all sections that carry counterlines or harmonies.

How to use it

Program this late in a jazz concert to capitalize on its accessibility and broad appeal. It pairs well with more challenging bebop standards earlier in the set, offering a moment of warmth and connection before intermission or as a closing statement. The 6:36 length makes it substantial enough to anchor a concert segment without requiring additional padding.