Wild Manley Media is proud to present the new vinyl double LP album from Manley, entitled simply, MANLEY.
Sinuous funk soaring above the deepest grooves.... Manley is back with a Supercool album.
WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING :
"Manley just absolutely killing it! Model 2 bass with Manley playing it like I never thought of!"
Rick Turner, master bass builder and co-founder of Alembic Musical Instruments
About Manley's release, DRIVE:
"Get ready to run for cover if you're afraid of wicked bass grooves, because Manley's release DRIVE lays them down again and again....
Equally adept on fretless and fretted basses, Manley's bass playing imbues the listener with an appreciation for the limitless possibilities of the bass guitar....
Anyone who appreciates inspired playing, creative sound design, and fearless improvisation should listen to DRIVE."
Scott Kellogg
About Manley's band, The Balance, and their release-- KICK:
"The Balance" featuring bassist Manley is in my opinion a raw and organic collection of music in the Jazz Fusion Vein. Manley's playing is very reminiscent of Stanley Clarke's which is never a bad thing. What he does additionally is that he takes what Stanley does a step further by adding a distinct element of "Wildmanism" if you will. "The Balance" will definitely take you on a musical journey through hills and valleys, water and earth." Larry Kimpel L.A. Session Bassist; Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
"An exceptionally fine CD release reminiscent of... Tony Williams... Alex Acuña's drumming... Al Dimeola... John McLaughlin's guitar work... Wayne Shorter, Joe Farrell's sax work... and excellent Bass Work that puts me in mind of Alphonso (Slim) Johnson... Uncle Stanley, Uncle Abe Laboriel... Victor, Marcus.... and My Mentor, Gil Scott-Heron. But this, somehow is some kind of N.F.S. (New Fresh Sound ) The Balance. Much needed in the world!"
Robbie {The Secretary Of Entertainment} Gordon Gil Scott-Heron & The Midnight Band Amnesia Express 4-Life
About Manley's band, Cut To The Chase:
"You've got to be crazy to like Cut to the Chase--crazy about thwacking bass lines! There's no denying that Manley is an extraordinary bass player--one look at the video the band sent us confirms that... The material is thoughtfully written. Often, as on 'i wish', it recalls the early political manifestos of Was (Not Was)... Worth seeing live for the four-string gymnastics, certainly."
Phoenix New Times
More about Manley:
"Manley steps Deep into the Funk. Sharp, Witty lines that never let you down. Thank you for your Inspiration...."
Randy@The Bass Place in AZ
"You are killing on that bass."
Bill "The Buddha" Dickens Studio Legend and Bass Virtuoso