Cesar Benzoni is a Brazilian-Italian vocalist, guitarist, and mandolinist specializing in acoustic music, swing jazz, country, and bluegrass. With a career spanning over two decades across Brazil, Ireland, Italy, and the United States, his performance record ranges from international tours and festivals to theater productions.

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A versatile stage artist, Cesar spent four years performing with Ireland's award-winning band Bentley Boys, played to crowds of 15,000 as a touring sideman for Brazilian artist Nathália Siqueira, and performed in the live musical cast of the theatrical production Aí Pod alongside Simone Gutiérres and Edu Berton. His international credits include renowned venues such as EXIT IN (Nashville), Whelan's (Dublin), and Roisin Dubh (Galway), as well as appearances at the Doonbeg International Jazz Festival, Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF), Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival, All Together Now and many others.

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Equally active behind the console, Cesar holds a degree in Radio and Television and founded Yodel Studio in 2013. As a producer, engineer, and session instrumentalist, he is credited on over 150 tracks globally. His production credits include acoustic bands like O Bardo e o Banjo (with over a million streams) and Danilo Dunas, where he produced guest features from artists like Zeca Baleiro, Grace Gianoukas and Maria Alcina.

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Beyond the stage and studio, Benzoni is an active educator. He manages the Brazilian Bluegrass Music Association, created Brazil's first dedicated bluegrass guitar course, and shares instructional content on a YouTube channel with over 400,000 views.

Currently based in Bologna, Italy, Benzoni continues to produce for a global roster of artists while performing with Cesar Benzoni Trio, a 1940s-style drumless swing jazz ensemble.