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Browse other performersBenji Kaplan (guitar/vocals) and Rita Figueiredo (vocals/lyrics) form the Brazilian jazz duo Benji and Rita. Known for weaving wind and quintet textures with string and chorus arrangements, they draw on Brazilian roots, neoclassical tones, and the American Songbook to craft intimate, intricate performances. Their work has earned critical recognition, including a Downbeat list mention and awards for a short film video, reflecting a versatility that spans albums, live performance, and multimedia projects. This page covers their biography, a highlights-style discography, and a look at the 2025 tour across the US and Brazil. Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process—we’ve got you covered as your insider connection to great live jazz.
The essentials
Quick Facts About Benji and Rita
- Duo members: Benji Kaplan (guitar/vocals) and Rita Figueiredo (vocals/lyrics).
- Albums (most recent first): Something Here Inside (2022, Wise Cat), Benji & Rita (2018, Big Apple Batucada), Chorando Sete Cores (2017, Big Apple Batucada), Uai Sô (2016, self-released), Reveries em Som (2015, self-released), Meditações no Violão (2011, self-released).
- Genre/style: Brazilian jazz with neoclassical and American Songbook influences; frequent use of wind/quintet textures and string/chorus arrangements.
- Notable awards/recognitions: Downbeat list mention for Benji & Rita (2019); Impetuosa Atração video won awards at Rome Prisma Film Awards (Rome) and CICFF/Golden Fox (Calcutta) in 2021; Something Here Inside reviewed by JazzTimes (2024).
- Social media and online presence: official site(s), Bandcamp, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook pages; band and duo pages maintain release/news content.
The records
Benji and Rita Discography
- Something Here Inside2022 · Wise Cat
- Benji & Rita2018 · Big Apple Batucada
- Chorando Sete Cores2017 · Big Apple Batucada
- Uai Sô2016 · Self-released
- Reveries em Som2015 · Self-released
- Meditações no Violão2011 · Self-released
The hits
Top Benji and Rita Songs
- Untold Stories2024 · N/A
- Baião para Gershwin (Pedro Iaco e Benji Kaplan)2021 · N/A
- Impetuosa Atração2017 · N/A
- A Gente se Manifesta2017 · N/A
- Fuga de Alcatraz2017 · N/A
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