André Mehmari, born 1977, is considered one of Brazil's leading musicians of his generation. His activities as pianist, composer, and arranger are highly regarded in both popular and classical music. As his compositions have been performed by all Brazil’s leading orchestras and chamber ensembles, Mehmari also writes and records music for films and series at his own Studio Monteverdi, located at the Cantareira Hills. Having released more than twenty solo albums, Mehmari created expressive duets with musicians such as Antonio Meneses, Hamilton de Holanda, Mario Laginha, Maria Bethânia, Ná Ozzetti, Monica Salmaso and Gabriele Mirabassi among many others. 
 He has performed in countries such as Italy, USA, Japan, China, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Equador, Colômbia, French Guiana, Noway, Holland, Finland, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Germany, France, Austria, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Denmark e Angola and in venues such as Salle Gaveau (Paris), Kennedy Center (Washington), Lincoln Center (NYC), Umbria Jazz, Sala São Paulo and Sala Cecilia Meirelles (Brazil) and in all Brazil's major festivals.