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Mangione first attracted attention with his brother, Gap, in a mainstream jazz band, The Jazz Brothers, in which he played trumpet much like that of the man who he refers to as his musical father-Dizzy Gillespie. In fact, Dizzy gave Chuck an 'updo' horn just like his own. His years with the band overlapped with his schooling at the Eastman School of Music and eventually resulted in his solo album debut. His "Friends & Love" concert with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, recorded live, featured "Hill Where the Lord Hides," which led to his first Grammy nomination. His first Grammy Award came for "Bellavia," named for his mother. "Chase the Clouds Away," out the same year, was used as background music for the 1976 Olympic Games. For tickets ($65) or more information, call the box office at (203) 438-5795 or go to www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, which runs parallel to Main Street. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Bees Without Borders presents this year’s first local fundraiser at Fat Cat Pie Co. in South Norwalk - Sep 16, 2008 - 6:47 AM Tom Tom Club to headline Sounds of SoNo Concert - Sep 12, 2008 - 2:15 PM Reflections by Yvonne Boogaerts - Sep 12, 2008 - 1:11 PM Celebrities offer unique auction experiences to support Westport Country Playhouse - Sep 10, 2008 - 7:31 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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