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Stephanie Borgani

Stephanie is a Brazilian-American vocalist, composer, and educator based in São Paulo whose music centers the use of the voice without words, both as a bandleader and sideperson. Her work has been described as "hovering between the lyrical and the instrumentally acrobatic"(Trabalho Sujo).

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They are inspired by musical languages such as Brazilian instrumental music, contemporary classical music, free improvisation, and jazz. Currently, she leads and writes for "Mímica", a chamber quartet of voices and saxophones set to release their debut album in 2026-27, and makes regular appearances as a bandleader, having released the EP "Choro Party Progression" with a sextet in 2021. Other collaborative projects past and present include "Respiro" (original music duo with Luis Chamis, with two EPs released), "Chululu" (vocal duo of Brazilian music re-compositions with Isabel Crespo Pardo), and collaborations with guitarists Mateus Martins and Pritesh Walia.

Mímica: Música para Quatro Instrumentos

By Stephanie Borgani

Label: Yb Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: I. Montagem; II. Brincadeira; III. Interlúdio Saxofones; IV. Trave; V. Meditação (De Se Esperar) / VI. Interlúdio Vozes; VI. Coro; VII. Colorida; VII. Quieto, Por Favor.

Tempo Bom

By Marta Karassawa

Label: Tratore
Released: 2024
Track listing: Cama De Gato; Mantra; Good Times; Vento Sul; Honey Beer; Tom Cat Blues; Pra Lu; Stefan & Clarinha; Simple As That; Unfinished Story; When I'M 58; Tempo Bom.

Take Five with Pianist Marta Karassawa

by AAJ Staff
May 8, 2024

Meet Marta Karassawa Marta Karassawa, a Brazilian pianist and arranger, graduated from Berklee College of Music and formed the Marta Karassawa Quintet in 2001, bringing to light the nostalgia of the great jazz quintets of the '40s and '50s. With it, she performed on the stages of various clubs and festivals. Now, completely revamped, she leads ...

Choro Party Progression

By Stephanie Borgani

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2021
Track listing: Wind / The Choro Party / Wine; Where Are All the Ubers? / Riding Home; Risada / Good-night