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Anyone who has been involved with the Los Angeles jazz scene over the last quarter-century doesn't need to ask who Chuck Manning is--if you don't know, you've been missing out and you're in for a long overdue treat with this release of his first solo CD.Manning is not new to recording--he has made dozens of appearances on other musicians' recordings and his longtime collaboration with Swiss multi-instrumentalist Isla Eckinger resulted in L.A. Calling, a co-release in 1991. In addition to a host of recordings, Manning was the reedman and co-leader of the Los Angeles Jazz Quartet and has shared the stage with countless great musicians, among them Bobby Bradford, Darek Oles, Alan Broadbent, Conte Candoli, Alphonse Mouzon, and Tootie Heath."Essential listening for any local jazz listener. Manning is a fine inventive tenor player ... 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." -- L.A. Weekly