On July 22, 2025, Charles Frank Mangione died aged 84. He was musician (flugelhorn, trumpet, piano) and composer, came to prominence as a member of Art Blakey’s band in the 1960s. With his brother Gap, he led the Mangione Brothers Sextet/Quintet, later was member of the band The National Gallery, from 1968 – 1972 was director of the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, formed quartet with Gerry Niewood, in the late 70’s he lead ensemble with Chris Vadala, Grant Geissman, Charles Meeks and James Bradley Jr. As leader he released 29th albums.
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Beastie Boys: Check Your Head
On April 21, 1992, “Capitol” label released “Check Your Head”, the third Beastie Boys. It was recorded in 1991and 1992, at “G-Son Studios” in Atwater Village, and was produced by Mario Caldato, Jr.
Personnel:
- Marcel Hall- vocals
- Ad-Rock– vocals, guitar
- Money Mark– organ, synthesizer, keyboards, clavinet, Wurlitzer
- MCA– vocals, bass
- Mike D– vocals, drums
- James Bradley, Jr. – percussion
- Drew Lawrence – percussion
- Art Oliva – percussion
- Juanito Vazquez – percussion, conga, cuica
- Tom Baker– mastering
- Mario Caldato, Jr.– engineer
- Glen E. Friedman– photography
Track listing:
All tracks by
Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz and “Money” Mark Nishita, except where noted.
- Jimmy James – Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita, Mario Caldato
- Funky Boys –Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita
- Pass the Mic –Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita
, Mario Caldato - Gratitude – Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita
, Cushman - Lighten Up – Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita
- Finger Lickin’ Good – Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita, Caldato, Fite, Marcel Hall
- So What’cha Want
- The Biz vs The Nuge – Marcel Hall, Nugent
- Time for Livin – Sly & the Family Stone
- Something’s Got to Give –Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita, Mario Caldato
- The Blue Nun
- Stand Together –Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita, Mario Caldato
- POW – Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita
- The Maestro
- Groove Holmes –Mike D, MCA, Ad-Rock, Money Mark, Marcel Hall, Nishita
- Live at P.J. ‘s – Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita
- Mark on the Bus – “Money” Mark Nishita
- Professor Booty –Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita, Mario Caldato
- In 3’s – Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita
- Namaste – Adam Yauch, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Money” Mark Nishita
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