Frémeaux & Associés reissued the album BOSSA JAZZ FOR EVER, originally awarded 4 stars by Jazzman magazine in 2013 and highly praised by Roberto Menescal.

Recorded in Rio de Janeiro in 2013 as a tribute to Johnny Alf, a pioneer of Bossa Nova, the album features Idriss Boudrioua — longtime arranger and saxophonist for Johnny Alf — along with outstanding Brazilian musicians such as Alberto Chimelli, Sergio Barrozo, Rafael Barata, and Eduardo Neves.

“Manu Le Prince, Brazilian by adoption and an immense jazz singer, pays tribute here to Johnny Alf, father of bossa nova and one of the major influences on Jobim and Gilberto. […] Her suave and jazzy voice elevates the repertoire of the Carioca composer and does justice to his fundamental body of work.”
— Augustin Bondoux / Frémeaux

Roberto Menescal wrote in the album booklet:

“We Brazilians do not always play our cultural role properly, but I am delighted when I see artists from other countries taking an interest in our music by recording works that are little known, even among Brazilians. This is the case with the great singer Manu Le Prince, who shines a light on the music of one of our finest composers, though one of the least known to the general public. Manu had the courageous initiative to choose these recordings for their quality rather than their fame. Thanks to her beautiful interpretations, our culture can only be deeply grateful to her.”

Nelson Valencia, producer and friend of Johnny Alf, said:

“The intimacy with which Manu performs Johnny Alf’s work demonstrates her deep identification with the composer himself, and it gives me immense joy to see his songs crossing oceans.”

2022 – CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT – Tribute to Wayne Shorter

In 2022, Manu Le Prince released a new album paying tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, with the encouragement of the master himself, who personally approved her lyrics for four of his compositions.

The album retraces several periods of Shorter’s musical journey, including his collaborations with Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento. The project features an exceptional lineup, including saxophonists Irving Acao (arrangements) and Baptiste Herbin, as well as Milton’s longtime collaborators Kiko Continentino and Robertinho Silva.

Wayne Shorter wrote:

“Manu, it’s a nice work, it’s a nice work to hear!... Go ahead, keep going, don’t stop!!!”

Hermeto Pascoal commented:

“It’s wonderful, very beautiful!... Everything is beautiful, the voice is accurate and beautiful, everything is ‘lindo’!... Bravo Manu!”

The album received critical acclaim in France and abroad and was submitted to the Académie du Jazz.

The release concerts for CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT took place on September 21, 2022, at New Morning, on February 4, 2023, at Vibrato Grill Jazz, and on March 1, 2023, at Blue Note Rio.

Jazz Magazine praised the album:

“Her warm voice, which loves descending into the lower register, is a sparkling jewel in a perfectly tailored setting. A complete success that rings true for a project that could not have tolerated approximation.”
— Philippe Vincent, Jazz Magazine – Les Chocs

2018 - IN A LATIN MOOD

After two tribute albums dedicated to Cole Porter and Johnny Alf, Manu Le Prince released an album of original compositions with Argentine percussionist Minino Garay, featuring music by Baptiste Trotignon, Grégory Privat, Marc Berthoumieux, and even Kenny Barron in In a Latin Mood.

See other albums under the “Records” section.