Sandy Cressman Homenagem Brasileira Feat. Jeff Cressman at The Sound Room

Sandy Cressman’s Homenagem Brasileira embraces the diversity of Brazil’s musical traditions. Cressman’s deep connection with Brazilian music began in college when she was first introduced to the music of Ivan Lins, Flora Purim, and Djavan. Her intrigue eventually led her to study Portuguese and build a diverse Brazilian repertoire. In 1999 she collaborated with Brazilian master keyboardist Marcos Silva on the critically acclaimed CD Homenagem Brasileira, a tribute to the great composers and performers of Brazilian Jazz ,and released her second album on Brazilian music in 2005, entitled Brasil-Sempre no Coração. Since then, Cressman has brought her talent and Brazilian music across the U.S., and in Europe and Japan. Thi special evening will feature fellow Brazilophile Harvey Wainapel. Cressman will have pre-release copies of her upcoming collaboration CD "Entre Amigos" available for sale....

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Sandy Cressman’s Homenagem Brasileira embraces the diversity of Brazil’s musical traditions. Cressman’s deep connection with Brazilian music began in college when she was first introduced to the music of Ivan Lins, Flora Purim, and Djavan. Her intrigue eventually led her to study Portuguese and build a diverse Brazilian repertoire. In 1999 she collaborated with Brazilian master keyboardist Marcos Silva on the critically acclaimed CD Homenagem Brasileira, a tribute to the great composers and performers of Brazilian Jazz ,and released her second album on Brazilian music in 2005, entitled Brasil-Sempre no Coração. Since then, Cressman has brought her talent and Brazilian music across the U.S., and in Europe and Japan. Thi special evening will feature fellow Brazilophile Harvey Wainapel. Cressman will have pre-release copies of her upcoming collaboration CD "Entre Amigos" available for sale.

Sandy Cressman's Homenagem Brasileira Quintet

Sandy Cressman – voice/percussion
Jeff Cressman – trombone
Anne Sajdera – piano
Phil Thompson – percussion
David Belove – Bass

Featured guests--Ian Faquini--guitar

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