Vocalist

Trombonist

She’s a DownBeat “Rising Star” trombonist. He’s a California Jazz Conservatory faculty member who plays alongside Brad Mehldau, Chris Potter and Lee Konitz. Together, Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini have honed a singularly expansive creative communion encompassing their love of the Brazilian songbook, jazz, impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft.

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Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini

Hammer Theatre Center

A sublimely talented young trombonist and vocalist versed in jazz, Brazilian music and the Afro-Cuban tradition, Bay Area-born Natalie Cressman returns in duo with Brazilian guitarist and singer Ian Faquini with music from their forthcoming new album, their 2022 highly-acclaimed release Auburn Whisper, and other favorites.

Cressman’s musical pedigree is impeccable, growing up as the daughter of vocalist Sandy Cressman and Santana trombonist Jeff Cressman, gaining much-deserved notoriety as a member of Phish leader Trey Anastasio’s ongoing solo project, and working with Nicholas Payton and Wycliffe Gordon.

Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini Duo

SFJAZZ Center

Philadelphia-born Shirley Scott was raised in a musical household, playing piano and trumpet before switching to Hammond organ in the 1950s during the rise of the instrument’s popularity. Blending the sounds of bebop with gospel and soul, Scott made her earliest recordings with saxophone legend Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and future husband Stanley Turrentine, and debuted as a leader with her 1958 Prestige trio album Great Scott. For this funky matinee program, we are pleased to honor the Queen of the Organ with a cast of Bay Area favorites, including saxophonist Kasey Knudsen and organ powerhouse Sundra Manning! 


Natalie Cressman

Vocalist, Trombonist

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 22, 2025

Family Matinee w/ Kasey Knudsen & Friends · San Francisco Jazz

Past events

Aug 10, 2024

Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini · San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

Mar 28, 2024

Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini Duo · San Francisco Jazz

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