Michael Manring Biography

Inspired by his teacher Jaco Pastorius, Manring has taken the electric bass into new territory. A native of the Washington, DC, area, he played classical bass in high school chamber groups and orchestra while also working in local Top 40 bands. From 1979 to 1982, he honed his chops in the DC fusion group Natural Bridge and also started performing with guitarist Michael Hedges. Manring played on Hedges's Windham Hill debut Breakfast in the Fields. Since then, the bassist has become the Windham Hill session man, recording on albums by Will Ackerman, Ira Stein, and Russel Walder in addition to his frequent tours with Hedges. Manring is a also a key member in the label's all-star band, Montreux.

Biography by allmusic.com

All abums by Michael Manring

Cover	Album title	Year	Tracks	User rating	Preview
	The Book Of Flame	1998	11	0,0 / 0 votes	View album The Book Of Flame by Michael Manring
	Thonk	1994	11	0,0 / 0 votes	View album Thonk by Michael Manring
	Drastic Measures	1991	11	0,0 / 0 votes	View album Drastic Measures by Michael Manring
	Toward The Center Of The Night	1989	13	0,0 / 0 votes	View album Toward The Center Of The Night by Michael Manring
	Unusual Weather	1986	13	0,0 / 0 votes	View album Unusual Weather by Michael Manring