In order to be considered a dynamic instrumental guitarist, you need to be willing to take your music to the next level; a level that many attempt to attain, yet fall sh…

In order to be considered a dynamic instrumental guitarist, you need to be willing to take your music to the next level; a level that many attempt to attain, yet fall sh…

Pastellic Reflections, the new duo work by guitarists Joe Battaglia and Terrence McManus, is now available on the Flattened Planet Record label. The music is a series of seven unique improvisations performed on classical and steel string guitar. Pastellic Reflections can be purchased on the Flattened Planet website and you can read a review by visiting: http://flattenedplanet.com/_wsn/page4.html. Stay tuned for mp3 downloads and upcoming releases. …

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Terrence grew up in New Jersey and Connecticut. He has performed with guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist Kermit Driscoll's trio, is a member of bassist Anthony Cox’s groups Regional Jazz and the Happy Trio, and has performed at Carnegie Hall and Ellis Island. Terrence began playing the guitar by chance when he was placed in a school guitar class in 8th grade. In high school Terrence was accepted to the Greater Hartford Academy of Performing Arts where he began …

A new record label, Flattened Planet Records, was recently created to promote improvised and creative music. The label has three recordings which are scheduled for release over the next six months. Artists on the new label include drummer JT Bates, guitarist Joe Battaglia, bassist Adam Linz, saxophonist Michael Lewis, and guitarist Terrence McManus. A series of concerts in the New York City and Minneapolis areas will coincide with the release of each record. Minimalism will be the basis for d