Manu Codjia

**Manu Codjia** is a French jazz guitarist known for his adventurous, genre-blending style that weaves together jazz, rock, and electronic influences. With a career spanning over two decades, he’s become a sought-after collaborator, working with icons like Michel Portal (on *Kapetan Mihalis*) and Louis Sclavis (on *Résistance*). His playing balances technical precision with raw emotion, often pushing boundaries through effects-laden textures and improvisational flair.

A prolific artist, Codjia’s recent releases—including *Magic Box*, *Phases*, and *Modular*—showcase his knack for crafting immersive soundscapes, whether in solo projects or ensemble settings. He’s also a key member of the genre-defying group Electro Deluxe, blending soul and electronic elements into his jazz roots. Whether leading his own groups or elevating others’ work, Codjia’s guitar work remains unmistakably inventive, earning him a reputation as one of Europe’s most dynamic modern jazz voices.