Mantler

Although he studied classical piano for years, it wasn't until his late 20s that Chris A. Cummings began recording his neo- soul pop under the name Mantler. After going to film school and becoming a DJ, he joined an instrumental band in 1994, playing electric piano. Following its breakup a year later, he went solo, first contributing two songs on a compilation from Toronto dance label Play. In 2000, Mantler's first full-length, Doin' It All, was released on jazz label Le Systeme. Two years later, after moving to Tomlab, he released Sadisfaction. Landau followed in summer 2004....