Biography of Dave Manington

Dave Manington studied composition at Nottingham University 94-97, then went on to the Guildhall School of music postgraduate jazz course the following year. Since leaving he has been in demand for a wide range of different ensembles, including jazz, funk, Latin, contemporary classical and Eastern European folk groups.
He composed for and led his own jazz septet for several years, and now leads a quartet, whilst also contributing music to many other peoples projects. He has also accumulated extensive studio experience recording albums and sessions as a sideman. Dave's music has recently been heard on Radio 3 and on television. Performances around the country have seen him playing with luminaries like Mark Lockheart, Pete Wareham, Gwilym Simcock, Pete King, Martin Speake, Alan Barnes, Tim Whitehead, Salena Jones, Roberto Pla, Martin Shaw and John Etheridge amongst others. He's played all around Europe and appeared in the Katmandu jazz festival, Cyprus Paradise jazz, Swanage, London and Brecon jazz festivals over the last few years. He was also nominated for a Worshipful Company of Musicians jazz medal award in 2006.