
Brazilian Jazz: Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasileira
Sat, Feb 01
|Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage
Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasileira


Time & Location
Feb 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Guests
About the event
5PM tickets, doors open at 5pm, show at 6:30pm. for 8pm tickets, 8pm doors open, show starts at 8:30pm
Sandy Cressman is a renowned vocalist celebrated for her fusion of jazz with Brazilian music, particularly samba and bossa nova. Her career is marked by a deep appreciation for Brazilian musical traditions and her ability to seamlessly blend them with her jazz roots. Originally hailing from the United States, Cressman developed her passion for Brazilian music early in her career, inspired by iconic Brazilian artists such as Elis Regina, Milton Nascimento, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Cressman’s music is characterized by her expressive voice, sophisticated phrasing, and a profound respect for the rhythms and nuances of Brazilian styles. She performs both classic Brazilian repertoire and original compositions, often sung in Portuguese, demonstrating her dedication to authenticity. Her work frequently incorporates jazz improvisation, adding a unique and contemporary dimension to her music.