Guitarist

Vocalist

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.

Ian Faquini

Guitarist, Vocalist

Events

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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