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Main Squeeze

Chuck Mangione · 1976

37 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · jazz-funk · smooth jazz

A smooth blend of jazz fusion and funk, characterized by warm melodies and engaging brass arrangements.

Main Squeeze is an album by Chuck Mangione, released in 1976. A smooth blend of jazz fusion and funk, characterized by warm melodies and engaging brass arrangements. 'Main Squeeze' reached No. 14 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, solidifying Mangione's status in the jazz genre during the mid-1970s. Its radio-friendly tracks contributed to the rise of smooth jazz, influencing subsequent artists and helping to define a new wave of jazz music that merged pop sensibilities with improvisational elements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Main Squeeze sound like?

A smooth blend of jazz fusion and funk, characterized by warm melodies and engaging brass arrangements. Rooted in jazz fusion and jazz-funk.

What makes Main Squeeze by Chuck Mangione notable?

'Main Squeeze' reached No. 14 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, solidifying Mangione's status in the jazz genre during the mid-1970s. Its radio-friendly tracks contributed to the rise of smooth jazz, influencing subsequent artists and helping to define a new wave of jazz music that merged pop sensibilities with improvisational elements. Released in 1976, 'Main Squeeze' was Chuck Mangione's follow-up to his commercially successful album 'Feels So Good.' At this point in his career, he had begun to establish himself as a prominent figure in the jazz fusion scene, known for his catchy melodies and accessible sound that appealed to both jazz aficionados and mainstream listeners alike.

How many songs are on Main Squeeze?

Main Squeeze has 6 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·37:58

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 (The Day After) Our First Night Together Standout 8:04
  • 2 If You Know Me Any Longer Than Tomorrow 8:01
  • 3 Love the Feelin’ Standout 4:46
  • 4 I Get Crazy (When Your Eyes Touch Mine) 4:33
  • 5 Doin’ Everything With You 7:02
  • 6 Main Squeeze Standout 5:29

Release Date

January 1, 1976

Genre

jazz fusion, jazz-funk, smooth jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

37 min 58 sec