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Associated Press - November 26, 2009 4:05 PM ET
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Jazz musician Chuck Mangione won his first Grammy Award in 1977 for his album "Bellavia," which was named in honor of his mother.
Nancy Bellavia Mangione (BELL'-uh VEE'-uh man-JIOE'-nee) died in Rochester on Wednesday at age 95, her family said. Her maiden name means "beautiful way." Her husband of 67 years, Frank, died in 2001.
Chuck Mangione, a flugelhorn player and brother of jazz pianist Gap Mangione, achieved international success in 1977 with his jazz-pop single, "Feels So Good." He has released more than 30 albums since 1960.
Survivors also include her daughter, Josephine Shank, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
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