As a composer, drummer, arranger and teacher, Philippe Maniez has established himself in the past 10 years as an important voice on the international jazz scene.

A native Franco-American based in Paris, he has been a longtime partner

for musical forces Pablo Campos, Caloé, Fiona Monbet and more recently

Dexter Goldberg.

As an arranger, his recent list of commissions and programmes include

an impressive cast of today’s most far-reaching artists: Kurt Rosenwinkel, Becca Stevens, Veronica Swift, The Danish Radio Big Band, Fiona Monbet, Adrian Cox,

Edouard Pennes… all ranging from intimate programs with string quartet

to full-blown large ensembles, big bands and symphony orchestras.

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As a leader, he released “Explode” in 2019 with his large ensemble “The Dedication

Big Band” following a 2-year residency in the legendary Paris club “Les Petits Joueurs”.

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Philippe Maniez has accompanied many of today’s most celebrated French artists:

Sarah Lancman, Eric Lenigni, Thomas Bramerie, Jacky Terrasson, Baptiste Herbin,

Gael Horellou, Pablo Campos, Marc Thomas, Tony Tixier, Le Duke Orchestra,

The Amazing Keystone Big Band, Ellinoa… as well as internationally: Logan Richardson,

Kurt Rosenwinkel, Pedro Martins, Genevieve Artadi, Fabia Mantwill, Saul Rubin,

Luigi and Pasquale Grasso…

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Since teaching arranging at the Didier Lockwood school of music from 2019 to 2023, Philippe has also developed pedagogical tools and workshops in

small band performance, large ensembles, and arranging for cross-genre ensembles. They have been taught both in France and in conservatories internationally.