Chase the Clouds Away
Chuck Mangione · 1975
35 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and fusion, laced with catchy melodies and lush arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chase the Clouds Away — This title track showcases Mangione’s signature flugelhorn style, balancing uplifting melodies with rich harmonies that exemplify his fusion approach.
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Can't We Do This All Night — This track features a catchy chorus and an engaging groove, highlighting Mangione's ability to blend pop sensibilities with jazz elements seamlessly.
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Echano — A longer composition that allows for intricate improvisation, 'Echano' demonstrates Mangione's technical prowess and creativity within a jazz framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album features strong melodies and improvisation, with a cohesive sound that reflects Mangione's smooth jazz style.
What we noticed
- Each track features extended improvisation sections, allowing the musicians to explore themes rather than adhering strictly to song structures.
- The title track incorporates a prominent flugelhorn melody that recurs throughout, creating a cohesive theme across the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting rhythms for relaxation
- steady progression through tracks
- melodic improvisation for focus
- for sunny afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek abrupt song transitions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Chase the Clouds Away was Chuck Mangione's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful Land of Make Believe. By this point, Mangione was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the jazz world, particularly known for his distinctive flugelhorn sound and accessible fusion style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· David Sanborn· Spyro Gyra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song of the New Moon 6:35
- 2 Can't We Do This All Night 5:27
- 3 He Was a Friend of Mine 6:25
- 4 Echano 8:31
- 5 Chase the Clouds Away 4:51
- 6 Soft 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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