The Manns Collective

Steven C Manns Jr , 34 years of age from the south side of Chicago is a Bassist and vocalist (Electric and upright ) . He's shared the stage with Many great Chicago musicians and artist . Genres include a wide range of music from jazz, RnB, gospel , blues etc . He’s also been recorded with many great artist . He’s played along side with numerous bands In and out of chicago . Venues such Buddy guys , The Backroom , Kingston Mines , Andys Jazz club , The Jazz showcase ,The velvet lounge , Untitled . His influences are Ray brown, Paul chambers , Jaco Pastorious, James Jamerson, Johnny Hartman , Gregory Porter , Frank Sinatra , Andy Bey . Steven started his musical education at Thornridge Highschool and continued at Northern Illinois University in 2009 in the field of Jazz studies.:.