Manu Codija Trio - "Autour De La Guitare"

Guitar Thursdays at Louloute: Come discover the cream of the crop of guitarists from the French and international scenes and explore modern jazz, soul-funk, blues, and African-American styles.

Trained at the Paris Conservatory (First Prize, 1998), this guitarist won the 2007 Django d’Or and the 2015 BMW Awards. A winner of the Défense Jazz Competition (1999), he quickly established himself as a sought-after sideman, prized for his musical versatility, working alongside jazz legends such as Daniel Humair, Erik Truffaz, Henri Texier, and François Moutin. As a bandleader, he has recorded three albums: *Songlines* (2006, Bee Jazz), *Manu Codjia* (2008), and *Covers* (2010), the latter offering a fresh take on pop and Gainsbourg. His regular trio and diverse collaborations demonstrate an equal mastery of modern jazz and popular music—a well-rounded musician for an authentic evening of music.