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Biography
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Van Manakas
Effective period / Period of releases: 1989 - 1993
Guitarist Van Manakas studied with Pat Metheny at the Berklee College of Music, earning a B.A. in composition. He made his recording debut as a sideman with Jack Tottle on the album "Backroad Mandolin". At 21, he was hired by Gil Evans, with whom he toured the U.S. and Europe. His first solo album, "Physical", was released in 1980.