Sandy Cressman & Homenagem Brasileira will present an evening of musical treasures from Brazil, from bossa nova and samba jazz, to frevo and baião from the Northeast. Homage to Brazil embraces the diversity of Brazil's musical traditions, rather than simply focusing on Brazilian standards that have already crossed over into the jazz world. While many an American jazz singer flirts with the Brazilian Songbook, San Francisco vocalist Sandy Cressman made a name for herself as a true devotee of the country’s greatest contemporary composers, interpreting songs by post-bossa masters like Milton Nascimento, Hermeto Pascoal, Gilberto Gil, and Filó Machado in Rio-accented Portuguese. The friendships forged with Brazilian musicians during her musical travels course through her music.

Sandy Cressman, voice/percussion

Jeff Cressman, trombone

Murray Low, piano

David Belove, bass

Dillan Vado, drums

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