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A native of Chicago, IL, Michael Manson became interested in the electric guitar at the age of 14. Influenced by the music of Al Jarreau and intrigued by the technique of Jarreau's bass player, Abe Laboriel, Manson's love for music soon began to shift towards the bass guitar. At 15, he and a group of friends formed Togetherness, releasing an album and two singles before Manson left to join the Navy six years later. After returning to Chicago to obtain both his B.A. and Master's degrees in Music, he joined City Lights and began performing regularly on Chicago's jazz circuit. In 1999, he was invited to play at the Montreux Casino Lights '99 festival. Sharing the stage with the likes of Boney James, George Duke, and Kirk Whalum, he made connections that would eventually lead to a spot performing on the Montreux Jazz tour. While a performance there alongside his idol Al Jarreau could have been seen as a career highlight, Manson continued to branch out, producing and writing while on tour. With the release of his previous CD, “A Ray of Hope,” Michael Manson joined the ranks of today's premier jazz artists. His first singles, "Outer Drive,” “Sundance,” and “Coming Right At Ya," reached the top 10 on the R & R Smooth Jazz charts. On Michael Manson's new single "Just To See You Smile," he is credited for both writing and production. This single offers an excellent blend of contemporary jazz, R & B, and even a touch of gospel.
~ Don Kline, Rovi
~ Don Kline, Rovi
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