For the 1999 album The Feeling's Back, Chuck Mangione moved away from his orchestral concerts of the '70s toward a more intimate, Brazilian-influenced sound. The recording features a smaller ensemble of jazz and Latin music specialists.

Chuck Mangione: Flugelhorn.
Cliff Korman: Piano, keyboards, and arrangements.
Gerry Niewood: Flute and alto flute.
Jay Azzolina: Guitar.
Paulo Braga: Drums.
Café (Edson Aparecido da Silva): Percussion.
Sarah Carter: Cello