The Fire In The Forest EP by Rossano Snel

Following the stunning album Sketches of Tallinn, Brazilian composer and pianist Rossano Snel returns with a more uptempo jazz offering, The Fire In The Forest.

Built around recurring motifs, deep grooves and evolving textures, the release draws inspiration from soul, funk, jazz-inflected harmony and instrumental groove records.

After years of releasing works that moved through contemporary classical, ambient, and experimental territories, Berlin-based Brazilian pianist Rossano Snel opens a new chapter on his artistic path with "The Fire In The Forest." Built around piano, Hammond organ and drums, the project embraces a more band-oriented sound and spirit.

Born in Brazil and based in Berlin, Rossano is a self-taught pianist and composer working with lush harmonies, minimalism, Brazilian influences, and cinematic soundscapes. He plays piano, keys, and synths, and arranges music for ensembles, creating orchestrations of chaos and clarity, structure and improvisation.

In 2023, he released "CARBON." A piano version of "Lithium" (Nirvana) appears alongside original works like "Force of Nature (you and me)" and "Nothing Will Be The Same." His piano piece Sunday 23 was released under the prestigious care of Deutsche Grammophon. Over the years, his music has found its way into more than 20 productions, including feature films, TV series, documentaries, installations, and performances. His scores have been heard in projects for HBO, Netflix, Universal Pictures, arte, ZDF, and TV Globo, as well as in art spaces such as KW Contemporary (Berlin), Parque Laje (Rio), and Pivô (São Paulo).

Rossano Snel - The Fire In The Forest EP
Release Date 16th July 2026
Label Strings and Hopes

Tracklist
1. Rossano Snel - Sunrise
2. Rossano Snel - Try It With A Little Tenderness