Michel Jonasz

Michel Jonasz is a French singer, songwriter and actor from Drancy, an essential figure in French chanson and groove. He emerged in the 1970s and quickly established himself with a distinctive style that blends jazz, soul, blues and poetic song. With emblematic tracks such as “Super Nana,” “Joueurs de blues,” “La boîte de jazz,” “Les vacances au bord de la mer” and “Du blues du blues du blues,” Jonasz created a body of work that is both tender and rhythmic, where warmth meets musical virtuosity. His writing—vivid and intimate—reflects a deep attachment to childhood, memory and the human condition. Surrounded by exceptional musicians, he has preserved the warmth of his voice and the richness of his universe over decades. A multifaceted artist who also acts in film and theatre, Michel Jonasz embodies timeless elegance and a taste for swing that make him one of the major craftsmen of modern French chanson.