Chris Manning

Formerly, an original member of the early ’90s pop band Jellyfish (Virgin/ Charisma), Chris is a highly talented San Francisco producer / writer and mixer. After leaving Jellyfish, Chris signed on as an assistant engineer at the prestigious Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA. During that time, he worked under producers such as Steve Lillywhite, Bob Rock and Jerry Harrison. Chris assisted and engineered on multi-platinum and 8 Grammy winning: “Supernatural” by Carlos Santana. He’s worked on records for Metallica, Third Eye Blind (and sang back up vocals), Guster (and played bass) and Bouncing Souls. After going freelance, Chris began producing for Jesse Colin Young (Youngbloods) and completed “Greatest Hits”.

Chris’ recent work includes Thriving Ivory’s self-titled debut, which got them a deal with Wind Up records.  The single   “Angles on the Moon” (produced and mixed by Chris) has reached Top 30 on the Pop and Alternative charts. Chris also produced and mixed the debut CD “A New Hope” for San Francisco’s alt pop darlings Minipop, which got them signed to Take Root records. Chris has produced records for 20 Minute Loop “one of the more refreshing musical experiences in months and months.” (-Pitchfork.com) and the self titled debut for American Drag “These guys can fuckin’ play” (-Relix Mag.)Chris, along with brother, Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Beck, Air, Jellyfish, Moog cookbook) re-mixed Henry Mancini’s “The Pink Panther” for Sony Pictures’ 2005 blockbuster starring Steve Martin.

Chris has also mixed, engineered, and done digital editing for Joe Satriani, David Grisman and Huey Lewis and the News- (live DVD w/ Grateful Dead engineer Jeffery Norman) Chris is also in regular demand purely as a mixer and has an excellent studio in Marin County equipped with a full Pro-Tools HD system and all the required vintage analogue gear. He is known by many as “The Band Witchdoctor” for the good vibes and magic he brings to every record he is a part of. His mixes are fat, punchy, warm, and transparent… His track record; VERY impressive

Discography

Artist: Santana [BMG/Arista]

Title: Supernatural

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Artist: Metallica [Elektra/WEA]

Title: Garage Inc.

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Artist: Huey Lewis And The News [Rhino/WEA]

Title: Live at 25

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Artist: Third Eye Blind [Elektra/WEA]

Title: Blue

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Artist: Jellyfish [Virgin Records]

Title: Bellybutton

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Artist: Thriving Ivory [Wind-Up]

Title: Thriving Ivory

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Artist: Joe Satriani

Title: E.A. Soundtrack

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Artist: Jesse Colin Young [Award Records]

Title: Greatest Hits

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Artist: Guster [Reprise/WEA]

Title: Lost And Gone Forever

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Artist: David Grisman [CMH Records]

Title: Strummin’ With The Devil

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Artist: Roy Rogers [Virgin Records]

Title: Pleasure + Pain

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Artist: Various Artists [Varese Sarabande]

Title: Pink Panther Movie Soundtrack

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Artist: Bouncing Souls [Epitaph/ADA]

Title: Hopeless Romantic

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Artist: Zero

Title: Live

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Artist: Box Set

Title: Lemonade

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Artist: Scapegoat Wax [Hollywood Records]

Title: Lost Cause

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Artist: EchoBrain [Surfdog Records]

Title: Glean

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Artist: Minipop [Take Root Records]

Title: A New Hope

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Artist: Ted Nugent [Eagle Records]

Title: Love Grenade

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