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Van Manakas
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Musician of Jazz and Rock
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.
Instruments
Genres
Plays With
| Nashville Mandolin Ensemble |
| Tunnels |
Popular Tracks 
Old South Waltz on Leavin' Tennessee by Butch Baldassari & Van Manakas Fine Waltz on Leavin' Tennessee by Butch Baldassari & Van Manakas Spider Waltz on Leavin' Tennessee by Butch Baldassari & Van Manakas Desert Lightning on Switchback by Scott Cossu & Van Manakas Stained Glass Memories on Stained Glass Memories by Scott Cossu & Van Manakas A Child's Eyes (Jenny's Song) on Switchback by Scott Cossu & Van Manakas Country Faire on Switchback by Scott Cossu & Van Manakas Switchback on Switchback by Scott Cossu & Van Manakas Sanctuary on Switchback by Scott Cossu & Van Manakas Infinite Circles on Switchback by Scott Cossu & Van ManakasTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letters From The Equator | Jim Brock, Van Manakas | 1993 | Album |
| Stained Glass Memories | Scott Cossu With Van Manakas | 1992 | Album |
| Mountain | Van Manakas With Scott Cossu | 1991 | Album |
| Switchback | Scott Cossu Featuring Van Manakas | 1989 | Album |
| Love Songs | Van Manakas | 1981 | Album |
| XPOMA | Van Manakas | 1978 | Album |
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