Primary Wave has acquired publishing and other rights to the entire catalog of ‘Feels So Good’ songwriter Chuck Mangione.

Acquisition music company Primary Wave has acquired publishing rights to the complete catalog of legendary hit jazz artist, flugelhornist and composer Chuck Mangione. It’s so good.

The deal also includes Mangione’s writer’s equity, artist royalties and neighboring rights, Primary Wave said in a statement Thursday (Aug. 22).

The deal was not disclosed, but it includes Mangione access to Primary Wave’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, and is expected to work with the company to discuss new marketing, branding, and synchronization opportunities, as well as film and TV rights.

Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Primary Wave, Lexi ToddThe company said it “could not be happier” to have Mangione join its team.

“Chuck’s music still feels like a breath of fresh air to this day, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to breathe new life into these timeless songs,” she said.

“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.”

Since 1960, Mangione has released more than 30 albums and is known for tracks such as: It’s so good, Belavia, unbelievable land, Give everything you have slowly, The Children of Sanchez, Once upon a time in the time of loveand chase away the clouds.

Mangione was nominated in 14 categories. Grammy AwardsTwo wins: 1976 Best Instrumental Composition For ~ BelaviaAnd in 1979 Best Pop Instrumental Performance For ~ The Children of Sanchez. In the same year, It’s so good was nominated Record of the Year. The track reached the top five on the US charts, and the album of the same name reached number two. Billboard 200.

A 50-year veteran of the music industry, Mangione first gained attention as a trumpet player in a band. Jazz BrothersHe played with his brother Gap, a band that released three albums in the early 1960s. At the same time, Mangione attended the Eastman School of Music in his hometown of Rochester, New York.

“To this day, Chuck’s music remains a breath of fresh air, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to breathe new life into these timeless songs.”

Lexi Todd, Primary Wave

He played with several other bands before eventually signing a contract. mercury recordsThis led to the following album: living! (1972) and unbelievable land (1973). After that he signed a contract with: A&M RecordsIt led to the release of some of his most popular works. chase away the clouds and Belavia.

Mangione continued to work through the 1980s and 1990s, only retiring from the music industry in 2015. However, younger music fans may know him. king of the hillHe has performed himself in animated form and composed music for popular animated shows.

Proving he’s not afraid of a pun, Mangione said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the iconic roster of artists that Primary Wave represents. I feel so good “I am thrilled to be joining the company of such great artists and musicians.”

For Primary Wave, this is the latest in a long string of acquisitions over the past year, including music rights acquisitions. Nuno Betencourt 90s rock band Extreme; Publishing partnership with alternative rock band Spin Doctors; and music copyright transactions Neil Finn ~ of A crowded house.

The company also has a deal for the recording, publishing, branding and name and likeness rights of The Village People, who are of YMCA fame. This is a catalog deal with the estate of the songwriter and musician. PF Sloan; and put a stake in the singer/songwriter catalog Neil Sedaka.Music Business Worldwide