Zannman and more than 75 of the Twin Cities and Nation's most notable musicians, including more than a dozen Grammy winners, Members of The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and The Country Music Hall of Fame, as well as many of Minneapolis, LA & Nashville's most accomplished songwriters, vocalists, and producers collectively wander through every genre of American music imaginable; Funk, R&B, Country, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Acoustic, Roots, Americana, and more. Original songs with a classic feel, some select classic covers, and 39 years of sessions, good times in studios all over Minneapolis, St. Paul, Los Angeles, and Nashville. A 21st Century Steely Dan and Large Band adventure that we hope you enjoy. 

     With much love and gratitude to Tom Tucker Sr., Arif Mardin , Larrie Londin , Greg Sain, Michael Bland, Sonny T., J.D. Steele, Donnie LaMarca, Andy Dee, Matthew Zimmerman & Wilde Sound MPLS, Andrew Zoellner, Todd Fitzpatrick, Jana Anderson, Billy Franze, Billy McLaughlin, St. Paul Peterson, Tara Layne, PaviElle French, Kevin Bowe, Mark Licktieg, Paul Mayasich, Stella Parton, Karen Staley, Roger Hoard, Jaime Peck, Margaret Cox, Debbie Duncan, Dave Barry, Lauren Redpath, Jen Ordalen, Jonell Mosser, Billy Thommes, Lecily McKee, Dave Annania, Ken Chastain, Steve Cropper, David Hungate, Leland Sklar, Brian Dunne, Russ Kunkel, Waddy, Jason-Peterson DeLaire, Jesse Greene, Phil Solem, Sam Bush, Dr. Matt Fink, The Horn Heads, Shane Keister, Tommy Barbarella, Dan Seals, Dana Cannone, The Church Studios Pittsburgh, and to all over many years for answering my calls, saying yes, playing your best, and and to those who advised me along the way...

The Warehouse Barbarians Experience

A duet version of one of Matraca Berg's most authentic songs ever with a dedication to the Love of my life and soulmate Diane A. from Austin TX.

You & Tequila Matraca Berg & Zannman Remix

Zannman Remix feat. Lainey Wilson
Drum Programming, Basses, Synths, Electric Guitar, additional vocals by Zannman
Engineered Mixed & Mastered by Zannman at The Green Room Studios in Appalachian Ohio

A Man Outta Know Lainey Wilson & Zannman- Trip Hop Remix

One of my "In the vault" tracks from 2005, and one of the first Master recordings of one of my favorite country song co-writes with Andy Dee with authentic traditional vocals by Minnesota's own Becky Schlegel & Dan Gaarder of Trailer Trash.
Dobro & Baritone Guitars: Andy Dee
Guitars & Bass- Zannman
Drums- Jaran Sorenson
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Zannman at The Cabin Studios, St. Paul, Minnesota
©2005 Chris "Zannman" Zann 
Avant Groove Music (ASCAP)

Down The Road Feat: Becky Schlegel, Dan Gaarder, Andy Dee & Zannman

Glen Campbell recorded this song, often touted as the best country ballad of all time in 1968 when I was a high school freshman. Little did I know that 20 years later Glen would become my publisher and that I would get to record with an All Star background choir in Nashville in 1990.  Now and then inspiration and magic strikes like lightening. This is my tribute to Glen, who among several other Nashville legends mentored me and influenced everything I have done since as a songwriter, producer, artist, and recording professional. God Bless You Glen- may you sing and play with God's Angels..  Chris
Written by Jimmy Webb 
©1968 Universal Polygram Publishing (BMI)
Piano:Jimmy Webb. All other parts performed, Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Zannman  At the Greenroom Studio in Appalachian Ohio 
January 30th- December 7th, 2024

Witchita Lineman-  Zannman Feat. Jimmy Webb

Pre Production demo for my upcoming album. Thanks to Brian Dunne for the outstanding drum samples, Otherwise all tracks are performed by Zannman

Music & Lyrics by Daryl Hall. Go to Daryl's House for cool versions by Elle King & Tribe of Thieves on YouTube.

Every Time You Go Away Pre-Production

Mr. Cut Time Orchestra 4 Children of Zannman

You tell me?
The band?
Daryls House Band
Synth Bass- Zannman
Vocals- Daryl Hall & Zannman

Somebody Like You Daryl Hall & Zannman Duet Remix

Zannman throws down on a #Beatles Classic..
Guitars, Synth Bass, Vocals, Production, Mix & Mastering by Zannman
Recorded March 30th & 31st 2025 at The Green Room Studios  in Appalachian Ohio.

Long & Winding Road 4 Payton

"I kept myself in boxes,
Taped shut, labeled fragile
Now I’m unfolding…
And I don’t care if it’s messy."

I walked like a question
Curved back, soft tone
You traced my silence
Like it was carved in stone

Said “you’re too much” in quiet ways
With every glance you looked away
But I learned loud from broken days
I’m not that girl, I won’t obey

Ah-ah, I unfold me
Ah-ah, unapologetically
Ah-ah, don't control me
I unfold, unfold...

Your rules were riddles
Painted gold
I tried to solve you
But lost my soul

Now I scream in full technicolor
Found my echo in another
Don’t need your shade to feel the light
I dance alone, and that’s alright

I’m not your shadow anymore
Not the echo by your door
I’m the thunder and the floor
I’m the scream you can’t ignore

I burned the scripts, I broke the scene
Wrote new lines with gasoline
Every flaw, a burst of art
Every tear, a fresh restart

Unfold me, I won’t rewind
Unfold me, don’t cross that line
Unfold me, no more disguise
Unfold me — watch me rise

I was paper, now I’m flame
You’ll forget, but I remain
Folded once, but never tamed
Now I rise, and say my name

Unfolded

Chris "Zannman" Zann- Music  Industry Curriculum Vitae

•	Is an Independent Artist, Songwriter & Producer with co-production and engineering experience with Norbert Putnam (Jimmy Buffet, Dan Fogelberg, Kris Kristoffesen,Joan Baez), Steve Gibson (Michael Johnson, & the Music Director for Grand Ole Opry Television/Gaylord Entertainment), Phil Solem (The Rembrandts), the late Tom Tucker, Sr., (Prince, Paisley Park) Andy Dee (Molly & The Haymakers) J.D. Steele & Tarra Layne  at TarraLayne.com.

Artists produced include  Tarra Layne,  J.D. Steele, Billy Franze, Jonell Mosser, Karen Staley, Stella Parton, Debbie Duncan, The Warehouse Barbarians (with Steele, Solem, Tucker, Putnam,Gibson), G# Greg Sain, Sonny T. (Prince's NPG & Cory Wong & the Wong Notes) Emmy winner PaviElle French, Paul Mayasich, Paul Metsa, blues legend Willie Walker, Charlie Roth (w Andy Dee), Rachael Mead, Jonny Bartlett, Mark Licktieg. Chris Halberg, Andy Hartin, Egon Danielson (w Andy Dee), Deep River, Lauren Redpath, Brokenheart Jones, Deb Brown, Brandie Adams, Peter McQuaid (with Gibson/Putnam) 70's Ohio hit band Kiddog(with Stan Hutto).

•	Recording mix and mastering engineer, with work at Paisley Park, Wild Sound, Flowers, Shock & Audio, FlyteTime/MMI, Winterland, The Terrarium, The Bennett House, Quad, Digital Recorders, Fonogenics in Los Angeles, Thr Cabin Studios in St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN, and at numerous other studios in the Twin Cities, Nashville including The Church Studios, Pittsburgh's premier studio.

•	Studio bassist, guitarist, drummer, Keys. arranger. percussionist and background vocalist having session and production experience with Steve Cropper (The Blues Brothers, Ringo Star, Booker T & the MG’s) Leland Sklar (James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, CSNY, etc), Larrie Londin (Elvis Presley, Journey), Norbert Putnam (Elvis, Jimmy Buffett, Muscle Shoals) Russ Kunkel (James Taylor, Carole King, CSN, Judith Owen, Tarra Layne) Joe Osborne (Simon & Garfunkel, The Carpenters), Steve Gibson (Reba McEntire, Neil Young, George Harrison, Randy Travis), Dave Hungate (Toto & Chet Atkins), Michael Bland (Prince, Soul Asylum, Nick Jonas, Dixie Chicks, Chaka Khan, Waddy Wachtel (Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards), Sonny T., Tommy Barbarella (tommybarbarella.com), Sam Bush (Multiple Grammy winner for O Brother Where Art Thou),  Jessy Greene (Foo Fighters),Dave Barry (Janet, Cher), Paul Peterson (The Family, FDeluxe) Billy Franze (Prince, Mavis Staples, Johnny Lang) , Donnie LaMarca (Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Lang, Whitney Houston), Andy Dee  (Molly & The Haymakers, Soul Asylum) Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Paul Westerberg)  & Dr.Matt Fink (Prince & the Revolution)

•	Staff bassist for Jamboree USA radio show (1975-77), Wheeling, WV. Zannman worked as a staff musician with regional and on shows national artists, including Brad Paisley, Crystal Gayle, Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Chet Atkins.

•	Artist and songwriter development, including early artist development (1984-86) and co-writing with Karen Staley, writer of the 1995 Academy of Country Music song of the year, Keeper of the Stars and numerous country hits for Reba McIntire, Patty Loveless, Trick Pony, & Faith Hill . Additional co-writing in the Twin Cities with Phil Solem  (I’ll Be There For You – NBC “Friends” Theme), J.D. Steele , Andy Dee (Molly & The Haymakers), Billy Franze (Prince, Mavis Staples, Johnny Lang), Greg Sain (Grammy winner w/ Jimmy Vaughn and Prince's MD for Carmen Elektra),  Margaret Cox (Prince & NPG, Tamara & the Scene), Tarra Layne & Rachel Mead.

•	Studio background vocalist for Glen Campbell with Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs, The Gatlin Brothers, Kathy Mattea, The Whites and others (Jesus On My Mind- MCA 1989}, produced by Jimmy Bowen- see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkin'_in_the_Sun

•	ASCAP writer and publisher member since 1985, co-published by Glen Campbell Music & BMG/Sony/Universal Nashville.  Catalog recorded by Johnny Paycheck, J.D. Steele, with songs also used in film and on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

•	Nearly 45 years of experience as a studio musician, songwriter, producer, music publisher, engineer, event promoter and private music & technology educator.

A Man Outta Know Lainey Wilson & Zannman- Trip Hop Remix

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