Chuck Manning

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Born: May 30, 1958    Primary Instrument: Sax, tenor

Anyone who has been involved with the Los Angeles jazz scene over the last quarter century doesn‘t need to ask, but if you haven’t, you‘ve been missing out and you’re in for a long overdue treat with this release of his first solo CD. Saxophonist Chuck Manning is not new to recording-he has made dozens of appearances and collaborations with other musicians such as the Los Angeles Quartet, and his long-time collaboration with Swiss multi-instrumentalist Isla Eckinger. Chuck Manning’s new CD “Note’s from the Real” “…is a great one” writes the LAWeekly. “Manning is a fine inventive tenor player. With Joe Henderson as his baseline, he plays a gorgeous ballad, can blow some brilliant and slightly understated post -bop frenzy, and can lay out the bop lines fresh”.

The Chuck Manning Quartet has recently returned from a successful tour in Europe to promote his latest TCB Music (The Monteux Jazz Label) “Notes from the Real” which showcases the talents of Jim Szilagyi (Gabor Szabo, Teddy Edwards, Shelly Manne) on piano, Isla Eckinger (Dexter Gordon, Mal Waldron, Philly Joe Jones) on bass, and Tim Pleasant (Ralph Lalama, Jaki Byard, George Coleman) on drums. The LAWeekly writes. “When he’s leading his own quartet his horn is set so beautifully inside the understated arrangements that you can almost miss just how brilliant and even edgy his ideas can be….solos build upon wholly original ideas, and whose book is made up of tunes you don't hear played everywhere else”.

This CD captures the feel of the great quartets of the 50’s and 60’s. It has a emotional impact that is personal yet modern and displays Manning’s cocktail of musical influences including John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Joe Henderson, Bobby Bradford, Sonny Rollins, North Indian Classical flautist Pannalal Ghosh; if he’s heard it and liked it, it‘s likely to show up in his playing. But it’s mostly its all Manning: smart, inventive solos exploring themes and tones inside and a little bit out, returning to a perfectly logical place.

Chuck has performed or recorded with such diverse musicians as Alan Broadbent, Alphonse Mouzon, Bill Cunliffe, Bobby Bradford, Carl Burnett, Cedar Walton, Charlie Haden, Conte Condoli, Darek Oles, Eric Reed, Eric Von Essen, Frank Strazzeri, Fransisco Aguabella, Harold Land, Horace Tapscott, James Carney, Jimmy Rowles, Joe LaBarbara, Larance Marable, Larry Gales, Larry Koonse, Nels Cline, Phil Upchurch, Putter Smith, Ralph Alessi, Ralph Penland, Ramon Banda, Ravi Coltrane, Ray Armando,

Awards:

Runner-up prize in the 1996 Cognac Hennessey Jazz Search Los Angeles Jazz Quartet and The James Carney Group
Last Updated: January 2, 2013
”Essential listening for any local jazz listener. Manning is a fine inventive tenor player. With Joe Henderson as his baseline, he plays a gorgeous ballad, can blow some brilliant and slightly understated post-bop frenzy, and can lay out the bop lines fresh. His band is a great one, with Jim Szilagyi often matching him idea for idea. Drummer Tim Pleasant’s understated tapping and tippling and cymbal washes defy the written word. And this quartet’s unreleased album, Manning debut as a leader, is a great one.” - Brick Wahl, LAWeekly, December 22, 2006.

“Chuck has a bold sound and keen rhythmic sense”. -Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times.

“No matter what the context, tenor Manning’s mix of smarts and heart will get to you “ he always seems to work out just the right solo for the moment” “ LAWeekly.

“…rare sense of integrity and conviction”. -L.A. Jazz Scene.

As a Leader

Notes from the Real
TCB MUSIC SA
2007
Tracks: I Didn‘t Know What Time It Was; Hey, It’s You I‘m Talking To; Ambrosia; The Spiritual; Byear; While We’re Young; Eronel; Change Partners; I Believe In You; Dear Lord.
Personnel: Jim Szilagyi: piano. Tim Pleasant: drums. Isla Eckinger: bass.
As a Co-Leader

Conversation Piece - L.A. Jazz Quartet
NAXOS JAZZ 86045-2
1999

Look to the East - L.A. Jazz Quartet
NAXOS JAZZ 86009-2
1998

Family Song - L.A. Jazz Quartet
Not Two Records ), MW 705-2
1998

Astarte - L.A. Jazz Quartet
GOWI Records COG-13
1994

L.A. Calling/Eckinger/Manning Quintet
TCB No 9090
1991
As A Side Musician

Alphonse Mouzon Quintet: Live In Hollywood
Alphonse Mouzon
Tenacious Records UPC: 750817921325 - 2001-06-26
2001

Bill Cunliffe: Live at Rocco
Bill Cunliffe
Azica AJD72221
2002

Like A Dream
Darek Oles
Cryptogramophone CG119
2004

The Music of Eric von Essen Vol. III CG 115 Various Artists
Eric von Essen
Cryptogramophone CG115
2002

Bobby Bradford & The Mo'tet Live at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Bobby Bradford
Water Boy Records- WBR-01
2003

James Carney: Offset Rhapsody
James Carney
Jacaranda Records
1998


Todd Hunter
Dexterity Records DR A-0000002
2003
As A Side Musician

Smoke in the Shadows
Lydia Lunch
Atavistic Records
2004

2 Trios +1 Live!
Chris Colangelo
Blue Port Jazz
2002

Le Supercool
Elliott Caine
EJC Music 01/01/2000
2000

Fables From the Aqueduct
James Carney
Jacaranda Records
1993

Orientation
Elliott Caine
EJC4123422
1998

Gerard Hagen
Sea Breeze Records
2001

Evolution
Rob Thorsen Quartet
Azica Records AJD-72223
2003

DMQ Live
Donavan / Muradian Quintet
CD Baby 663227000323
2006

Pacifico
Donavan/Muradian Quintet
CD Baby 663227000224
2003

Jazz At The Ranch
Toni Jannotta
TCB Music SA
2002

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Primary Instrument:
Sax, tenor

Location:
Altadena, CA

Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.

Credentials/Background:
email: manningjazz@aol.com for more info.

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TCB Music (2008)

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