“Benji Kaplan and Rita Figueiredo are two well-respected Brazilian jazz musicians, though their approach is quite different. Kaplan, a New York native, is an intimate songwriter who gently strums the guitar, sings poetic lyrics, and harmonizes gorgeously. Rita Figueiredo, who hails from São Paulo, Brazil, has similar traditional Brazilian music-meets-jazz influences, but with a much more theatrical approach. Her talent as a composer with her fierce singing style gives her music unbridled passion. Rita’s intensity of spirit might seem to be an odd mix with Benji’s understated complexity but it’s quite a logical fit. You really can’t do better than these two when it comes to current players of this genre.” By Aaron Carnes – East Bay Express.

“A guitar player with a perfect balance of intellect and emotion.” Jazztimes.

“Brasilis is the birth registry of an uncommon artist, a skillful composer and irreverent interpreter, Rita Figueiredo surprises the listener by her good taste in creating her first album.” by Ed Félix – Embrulador.

“Chorando Sete Cores is a testament to Kaplan’s skills as a composer, orchestrator, and musical visionary of exquisite taste, all wrapped up in the passion and style of Brazil.” By Geaninne Reid – All About Jazz.

“Brasilis is the portentous debut of a talented artist who has everything to subvert the logic of contemporary women’ Brazilian popular music.” by Tiago Ferreira – Na Mira do Groove.

www.benjiandrita.com

https://benjikaplan.bandcamp.com/album/benji-rita