Chuck Mangione Quartet – Alive! (Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 1980, Mercury ML-8008)

Why This Record Matters
Alive! captures the Chuck Mangione Quartet in a live performance, showcasing the group's blend of contemporary and straight-ahead jazz through extended improvisation. The album features energetic interpretations of originals alongside a jazz arrangement of "St. Thomas."

Collector Note
1980 US reissue released on Mercury. Recorded live, the album highlights Chuck Mangione's early work as a bandleader before his crossover success later in the decade. The quartet's performances emphasize improvisation, interplay, and the group's distinctive melodic approach to contemporary jazz.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light signs of careful use consistent with a strong VG+ copy.
Sleeve: VG+ with light handling and storage wear consistent with a strong VG+ copy.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Label: Mercury – ML-8008
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Jazz
Style: Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 High Heel Sneakers 11:03
A2 Legend Of The One-Eyed Sailor 11:27

Side B
B1 St. Thomas 6:38
B2 Sixty-Miles-Young 12:15

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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