Fun and Games
Chuck Mangione · 1979
43 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · jazz-funk · smooth jazz
A vibrant tapestry of smooth jazz and funk, weaving together uplifting melodies and intricate arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting melodies for celebration
- steady progression with resolution
- for sunny afternoons
- inviting groove for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 1979, Chuck Mangione was at the height of his popularity following the success of his hit single 'Feels So Good' from 1977. 'Fun and Games' marked his transition into a more experimental phase, exploring lush orchestration and extended compositions while solidifying his status in the smooth jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Scott· Ramsey Lewis· Sadao Watanabe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Give It All You Got 6:16
- 2 You're the Best There Is 7:34
- 3 Piña Colada 8:15
- 4 I Never Missed Someone Before 9:37
- 5 Give It All You Got, but Slowly 4:27
- 6 Fun and Games 7:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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