A singer without borders, MANU LE PRINCE has established herself over the years as one of the most beautiful voices of Latin Jazz in France...  A singer-songwriter, she also knows, as a performer with a warm and sensual vocal tone, how to infuse her personality into jazz- standards and give them a new dimension. Brazilian at heart and Anglo-Argentine by origin, Manu has been dividing her time for over thirty years between Paris and Rio, happily blending the jazz that marked her childhood with ethnic or Brazilian music, thus continuing a colorful journey. Manu Le Prince, after having been part of various bands (Tangerine, Magma, Odeurs, Urban Sax), has since then recorded a number of solo albums.  Manu has shared the stage with, and had significant encounters throughout her musical path, as with the pianist Danilo Perez, multi-intrumentist Hermeto Pascoal, percussionist and drummer  Robertinho Silva, trombonist Raul de Souza, and recently in contact with the great saxophone player and composer Wayne Shorter before he left us.

Latest news 

Summer 2024 : Reissue by Frémeaux of the album BOSSAJAZZ FOR EVER Love To Johnny Alf  – that earned a 4 stars label, attributed by the famous revue Jazzman in 2013, and loved by the great Roberto Menescal. This album was recorded in Rio de Janeiro in 2013 as a tribute to the great composer JOHNNY ALF, pioneer of Bossa Nova, with Idriss Boudrioua, who was Johnny Alf’s longtime arranger and saxophonist, and the best local musicians such as Alberto Chimelli, Sergio Barrozo, Rafael Barata, Eduardo Neves...
After a few dates, including the Marciac Festival 2024, Manu will be touring in Brazil, Fortaleza, Natal, Pipa Bossajazz Festival, Rio, São Paulo, Penedo Winter Jazz, Paraty ... Dates and cities can be found in the concerts tab on this website. 

There will a new Manu's  Brazilian Tour in 2025  including the Release Party of "Bossa Jazz for Ever in March at Rio Blue Note.

"BOSSA JAZZ FOR EVER" RELEASE PARTY IN PARIS AT THE FESTIVAL JAZZ SUR SEINE / AT SUNSIDE JAZZ CLUB  ON THE 12TH OF OCTOBER 2024
Baptiste Herbin - sax, Leo Montana - piano, Acelino de Paula - bass, Julie Saury – drums.   www.sunset-sunside.com

 Roberto Menescal, one of the founding fathers of bossa nova, writes in the album booklet :
"We Brazilians don’t always play our cultural role well, but I am delighted when I see artists from other countries take an interest in our music, recording works that are little known, even among Brazilians. This is the case with the great singer Manu Le Prince, who brings to light the music of one of our best composers, while being one of the least known to the general public. Manu had the courageous initiative to choose her recordings based on their quality, not their fame. Thanks to her and her beautiful interpretations, our culture can only be deeply grateful to her."

Nelson Valencia, who was Johnny Alf’s producer and friend, said :
"Manu's intimate approach to performing Johnny Alf’s work shows her deep connection with the composer himself, and it brings me great joy to see his songs crossing the seas."

Also on the booklet – Augustin Bondoux (Frémeaux & Associés) writes :
"Manu Le Prince,  a Brazilian by adoption and an outstanding jazz singer, pays tribute here to Johnny Alf, the father of bossa nova and one of the major influences on Jobim and Gilberto. Manu Le Prince, a singer-songwriter on several of her albums who has shed light on the repertoires of jazz legends such as Cole Porter and Wayne Shorter, honors an essential artist on this album, which was recorded in Rio with the finest local musicians – including Johnny Alf's arranger and saxophonist, Idriss Boudrioua – in 2013. This is a reissue 11 years later. The singer's smooth and jazzy voice elevates the repertoire of the Rio-born composer and does justice to his fundamental work." 

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2022 Previous  Album release :  "CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT"

In 2022, Manu released her new album in tribute to the great saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, with the maestro's encouragement, who personally approved her lyrics for his music. The album reflects various periods of his musical journey, including his collaboration with Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento. The album was crafted with a talented team, featuring saxophonists Irving Acao (arrangements) and Baptiste Herbin on sax, as well as Milton’s longtime collaborators Kiko Continentino and Robertinho Silva.

 Written in the album booklet:

 "Manu, it's a nice work, it's a nice work to hear!... Go ahead, keep going, don't stop!!!"

 WAYNE SHORTER writes :
"Manu it's a nice work, it's a nice work to hear!... Go ahead, keep going, don't stop !!!"

HERMETO PASCOAL writes :
"Marvellous ! ... very beautiful, everything is beautiful, the voice is beautiful and so in tune ! ... Parabéns Manu  !"

Fan link : Manu Le Prince - Children of the Night - Tribute to Wayne  Shorter

Video EPK  : cliquer ici

 The release of CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT was showcased in several concerts on September 21, 2022, at the New Morning in Paris, on February 4, 2023, at Vibrato in Los Angeles, and in March 2023 at Rio Blue Note the 1 of august andat Blue Note of São Paulo on the 2 of august 2023.

 Press: Click here for glowing reviews including Jazz Mag:

 "Her warm voice, which loves to descend into lower registers, is a sparkling gem set in a made-to-measure case. A total success that sounds authentic for a project that could not have tolerated anything less than excellence."– JAZZ MAGAZINE "LES CHOCS" – Philippe Vincent

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2018 - IN A LATIN MOOD

After two tribute albums, Cole Porter and Johnny Alf, Manu released in 2018 a creation album with Argentine percussionist Minino Garay, featuring music by Baptiste Trotignon, Gregory Privat, Marc Berhoumieux, and even Kenny Barron: "IN A LATIN MOOD" 

IN A LATIN MOOD (listed by the Académie du Jazz), which received great press coverage in France and abroad.

See other albums on the Discography link

Concerts in France and abroad can be found on the Concerts link à the top of this page
 

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Brazil 2025

 A new tour is planned: Estrada Real, a musical and cultural journey through Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Tiradentes, Petropolis, Visconde de Mauá, and Ouro Preto...