Artist description Greg Manning's studio project. Funky, jazzy, groovy and cool.

Music Style Contemporary Jazz, Funk & R&B

Musical Influences Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Jonathan Butler, EW&F

Similar Artists George Duke, Joe Sample.

Artist History Greg Manning was born in Nigeria and grew up in Switzerland. In 1990, he moved to the US to study piano and film scoring at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. These were the auspicious roots of a flourishing career which has included: composing musicals (KEEP COOL is the most successful Swiss musical, playing in six cities around Switzerland and Germany), serving as Music Director for prime time television shows, and sharing the concert stage with some of Europe's and America's finest Jazz and R&B artists (including Kirk Whalum, Richard Elliott, Patti Austin, Marc Antoine, and Jonathan Butler.)

Group Members Greg Manning & special guests: Sonny Emory, Ronnie Garrett, Darian Emory, Andrea Hopkins, Cara Fears, Tamara Canovo, Denise White, Eric Essix, Toni Williams, Daniel Küffer, Marco Figini and Mike T.

Instruments Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals, Guitars & Horns

Albums Greg Manning's SOULCIETY Greg Manning's SOULCIETY II

Press Reviews URL http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/dcforum/NewArtists/9.html"Here's A Shooting Star--Greg Manning" Posted by Lady J on Feb-11-00 at 10:59 AM (CST)One of the rising stars on the planet is Atlanta, GA's Greg Manning. When Greg's not busy burning up the ke yboards for Jonathan Butler, Eric Essix, or Hypnofunk, he's out in front of his own group. Whatever he's doing, you can bet this ultimate super talent is pulling double or triple duty (composing, playing, producing, etc.). Greg is one of those rare talents who can do it all--and do it well. You can't find a better musical package than Greg Manning. l

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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