Rich Manik

Rock and Roll History - Jazz History - World Music

Rich Manik - is a freelance musician and recording artist living in the Twin Cities area since 1988. He currently performs on all woodwinds and keyboard with many local and national artists in a variety of musical styles from symphonic to contemporary popular music.  Some of the pop artists Rich has performed with include, The Temptations, The Four Tops and Kenny Rodgers. Additionally, Rich has had the opportunity to perform with some well-known jazz musicians such as Clark Terry, Lou Rawls and Jack McDuff. Rich has extensive experience performing in and touring with productions of, The 1940’s Radio Hour and A Little Night Music and when possible, continues to tour with local and national artists. His continuing performance experiences include recording sessions for radio and television, pit orchestras and as a featured guest artist / clinician and conductor. Some of the latest performance experiences have included performances with the George Maurer Jazz Group as well as national performances with the Minneapolis based band Synergy. Also, in February 2010, Rich had the opportunity to perform Ravel’s Bolero with the St. Cloud Symphony. Rich has been the ARCC Director of Bands as well as an adjunct professor of music at ARCC, Century College and St. Paul College since 1999. Currently, he is a full – time instructor at Anoka Ramsey Community College. Rich has earned a B.M. in Jazz Performance from Duquesne University and a Masters of Music Degree from Boston University.