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The Cressman, Faquini and Kleinmann Trio: Homage to Guinga
March 19, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$15 – $20
Paying homage to Brazilian guitarist/composer Guinga, musicians Sandy Cressman, Ian Faquini and Rebecca Kleinmann join together for an intimate evening of passionate and rhythmic music from Brazil. Having had the pleasure of studying with Guinga at California Brazil Camp for a number of years, the performance will feature a selection of his compositions in addition to originals by Faquini and Cressman.
Born in New York City and based in the SF Bay Area, vocalist/composer Sandy Cressman began her career recording and performing with the vocal jazz group Pastiche before focusing on her passion for Brazilian jazz. She has toured the US, Europe and Brazil performing with her group Homenagem Brasileira and collaborating with other Brazilian musicians and Brazilian music specialists. Most recently, Sandy performed as a special guest of SpokFrevo Orquestra on the Main Stage of Carnaval 2015 in Recife, Brazil. She has released two CDs of Brazilian jazz and will be releasing her third, Entre Amigos, in 2016.
Composer, guitarist and vocalist Ian Faquini is the protégé of Guinga, having studied throughout his youth directly with the artist. In 2014, Ian and long-time friend, flutist/vocalist Rebecca Kleinmann, released their first album together titled Brasiliense featuring all original compositions by Faquini. Ian utilizes a wide range of Brazilian rhythms and grooves while grasping strong melodic and harmonic influences from composers such as Guinga, Gershwin, Bach, Ravel, Duke Ellington and Tom Jobim. His brilliant guitar playing is natural, genuine, and inspired by Brazilian rhythms and jazz. Rebecca uses a lush tone palate to interpret Ian’s melodies in a storytelling fashion and improvises fluidly through the rich chord changes.
Featuring:
Sandy Cressman – vocals
Ian Faquini – guitar
Rebecca Kleinmann – flute
Guinga (nee Althier Carlos de Souza Lemos Escobar) was born in Madureira, a neighborhood in the north side of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began composing at age 16 and later began classical guitar studies under Jodacil Damasceno for five years. Guinga worked professionally as a guitarist, accompanying artists such as Clara Nunes, Beth Carvalho, Alaíde Costa, João Nogueira and Cartola. He had many of his songs recorded by musicians like Elis Regina, Michel Legrand, Sergio Mendes, Leila Pinheiro, Chico Buarque, Clara Nunes, Ivan Lins and many others. Revered by critics, Guinga is often considered “the largest and most important composer of Brazil today.”
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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