Chuck Mangione Land of Make Believe

Chuck Mangione performing Land of Make Believe live at Wolf Trap in August 1978.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Some of the most FUN, most BEAUTIFUL, most SOUL STIRRING, most HEARTFELT and wonderful concerts I ever went to were Chuck's show in the 70's & early 80's! An EVENT is what they were! And if you bought tees and/or souvenirs, you were buying them from Chuck's Mum & Dad working the booths! We who lived those magical years did not at the time realize how BLESSED by God we were!

[@rexsexson5349]

Your music saved my life in high school as a trumpet player. Never underestimate the power of music.

[@darrellpolka]

Chuck, your music was a big part of my life, and this song is life altering.

[@davidcambra1554]

I love this man's music so much. He is one of the best musicians in my lifetime! Thank you so very much Chuck for the great music.

[@robertjones9450]

"Land Of Make Believe" is a great jazz piece and ageless. Thanks Mr. Mangione.

[@femgoo]

Yes it is! It's my favorite of all of Mr. Mangione's pieces. It's has a beautiful melody (and lyrics) and can be played so many ways as a jazz song. I have the original Jazz Quartet album (1972) and the three Jazz Brothers albums. (not easy to find now)

[@bobviavattine1715]

It's great to see all of these great comments about Chuck & his music. You are all right, he and his music are a great gift to us all... Yes indeed.

[@foxxsystems]

Chuck opened with this song in Springfield, MA in 1980, it brought tears to my eyes. I was 12 and wore my Feels so Good tee-shirt way too many times.

[@careydyer--musicandmore]

Grant Geissman on guitar. . .incredible! 🎸 👍🎶😊

[@edgagnon5319]

Chris Vidala was one of the great jazz woodwind artist. He and Gerry Niewood were perfect compliments to Chuck’s style.

[@zerotozenith5484]

The version with Esther is phenomenal, this is fantastic also, love it!

[@ourcmfamily]

I played this song in my college marching band years ago. It was fun to play it, brings back great memories! I don't think I knew this was a Chuck Mangione song, I am pleasantly surprised.

[@carlosramsesdelosreyesbeni3375]

THE LAND OFF THE MAKE BELIEVE COMPOSED BY CHUCK MANGIONE BACK IN 1971 DURING THE FIRST CONCERT IN TORONTO CANADÁ 48 YEARS AGO !

[@SirGeorge53]

This just makes me happy.

[@carlosramsesdelosreyesbeni3375]

I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN ABOUT THAT BEFORE EARTHLING !

[@rodrigojacobo3598]

Magic !!!

[@keithbarbrie8090]

Wow, sounds to me like the best "small ensemble" version out there ,,,,Thank you !!

[@oneofmany1087]

What a lost treasure !!! Big Thank You!

[@anthonynotarino1996]

I have been looking for this Concert for Years.. Thank You so much for sharing ....

[@aragon1253]

Whenever that flute comes in I get goose bumps.

[@jackosallotment6224]

Beautiful that’s all I’m gonna say !

[@genewilliams617]

I really enjoy this tempo. It's understandable!!!!

[@gypsytreasures3856]

Would love to see the live concert of land of make believe with ester sattersfield singing. What a voice

[@tonylloyd39]

you and me both what a rendition that is

[@alberttrahan7663]

Yes, I agree ,what a voice Ester had.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Me too! Esther had a voice that made Angels in Heaven stop whatever they were doing to listen to her!

[@carlosramsesdelosreyesbeni3375]

I DO COLEGUE DEFINTLY WHO ELSE !

[@kawiclass]

Hermosísima música para una canción de cuna. Grande Mangione

[@williamleather500]

I still miss Jerry Neiwood. . . . .R.I.P.

[@uduboy]

Simply magical music!!! Thank you for posting. James Bradley, Jr. One of the nicest drummers. What a feel!

[@markmcclelland5719]

Argument could be made this was his best quartet. Chris, Grant, JB Jr, Meeks.

[@wrinkleneckbass]

There is no argument, that lineup was perfect. I wish they would have stayed together longer and made more music.

[@Dmmac]

I agree 100%, I always felt this was Mangione's "Super Bowl" Team to put it in a sports metaphor. :)

[@Dmmac]

Thanks for posting!! This song is a big part of my life.

[@bigbass421]

R.I.P. saxophonist Gerry Neiwood- he was a plane crash victim, in Buffalo, N.Y. in 2009.

[@dlg2009]

Fantastic!!!!

[@kennethpack1963]

nothing like giving every body a little run at it...

[@dianerichards5135]

Pure genius. Thank you for this!

[@thomasgill223]

I think he is the coolest looking horn player ever!

[@anatapiacumpa5763]

HERMOSO ❤

[@heck2150]

Beautiful.

[@argenisbarreto2680]

Tantos bonitos recuerdos. Gracias desde Venezuela

[@carlosramsesdelosreyesbeni3375]

PROPIO COLEGA SALUDOS CORDIALES DESDE TIJUANA BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE MÉXICO TENOCHTITLAN !

[@carlosramsesdelosreyesbeni3375]

CHUCK MANGIONE (1940-2020) THE LEGENDARY AND GREATEST MAXIMUM POP JAZZ FLUGE HORN PLAYER OFF ALL TIME LOGICLY !

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

He is not dead. You scared me.

[@carlosramsesdelosreyesbeni3375]

TAKE IT EASY BUDDY BOY I KNOW THAT BEFORE HE IS ALIVE IN 1 PIECE TOGHETER I ALL READY 4 SEEN IT BEFORE LOGICLY !

[@romanirlin5724]

Awesome, thx for posting

[@scorsese1]

Viva Mangione

[@carlosramsesdelosreyesbeni3375]

LONG LIVE CHARLIE FRANK MANGIONE 4 EVER IT FEELS SO GOOD (1940-2020) HI IS STILL ALIVE SOMEWERE IN LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA USA OR IN ROCHESTER NEW YORK CITY USA HIS NATIVE BIRTH PLACE !

[@ricardoarturotapiaortiz4893]

Lo Máximo el solo de Grant Geisman...

[@micheum3]

Hotmusic !

[@이성호-t3q]

참 좋습니다!

[@josemena4596]

the music get together the humans.

[@MrBoyblue07]

Wow! Where did you find this? Completely awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@gtrgeorge348]

I remember this broadcast; I had it on cassette tape for the longest time, no idea what ever happened to it. If I remember correctly, there was also a pretty amazing performance of Children of Sanchez in this concert. Any chance you have that?

[@knightflyte]

Oh MAN. Thanks Leatherlips. Awesome find and share. Do I dare ask if you have more clips from this concert? I remember being at my friends house with about 6 other friends who played various high school instruments. A good memory. Just remembered that Chris' solo was cut from the Hollywood Bowl album. Nice to see what it may have sounded like if they kept it in.

[@leatherlips]

I have posted a few other songs from this concert.

[@knightflyte]

leatherlips Thanks leatherlips. Appreciate these. I still remember watching this concert with friends back in the day. I know this concert has been mentioned on the Mangione Magic forum. Glad to see these available for our viewing. Thanks.

[@domeniccantiello1362]

knightf

[@tomrichards7205]

@@leatherlips thanks, get some lip balm!

[@jimgreen9059]

leatherlips, do you have any idea what happened to the 2-part video of Chuck and the combo performing Children of Sanchez in Poland? It seems as if it was taken off KZbin, as I can't find it anymore, no matter what I do.

[@chrisstraka]

Does anyone know the names of the personnel in the wind section?

[@rasylum4734]

One of the trumpet players is Jeff Tyzik

[@Tomaj13]

Who is playing guitar on this? It is an amazing solo!

[@leatherlips]

Thomas Pappas Grant Giessman is playing the guitar.

[@Dmmac]

That would be a 25 year young Grant Geissman! :)

[@dickash1003]

Grant made such great music with Chuck Mangione in the 70's, yet there's a whole generation who will know him best for co-writing the theme from 'Two and a Half Men'.