Sandy Cressman - Homenagem Brasileira

Styles: Vocal

Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:58
Size: 131,8 MB
Art: Front

(2:51)  1. Vale O Escrito
(5:00)  2. Viola Violar
(4:39)  3. Porque Somos Iguais
(5:18)  4. Coração Sem Saida (Spring)
(5:11)  5. Tem Boi Na Linha
(4:23)  6. Felicidade
(3:57)  7. Amor Até O Fim
(4:27)  8. Café Com Pão (Jodel)
(8:38)  9. Ivan Lins Medley
(6:40) 10. Branca/Mudança Dos Ventos
(5:48) 11. Brasil de Hoje

On this disc, a woman pays homage to part of the wealth of music originating in South America. The title of Sandy Cressman's disc itself means "Homage to Brazil. Nine different musicians back the San Francisco vocalist, formerly of Pastiche, on the disc. A variety of Brazilian jazz artists are treated here, including a samba by Filo, a medley of Ivan Lins material showcasing the expressive, emotional qualities of Cressman's voice, and a hip, contemporary jazz groove on "Amor Ate O Fim" (Gilberto Gil). Portuguese lyrics are provided. Also in this collection of ten treatments (and one percussive original) lead by Brazilian keyboardist Marcos Silva (Flora Purim, Airto) is a delicate version of "Felicidade" (Carlos Jobim) with guest guitarist Carlinhos Oliveira. ~ Tom Schulte https://www.allmusic.com/album/homenagem-brasileira-mw0000047643

Homenagem Brasileira

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Sandy Cressman - Entre Amigos

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:53
Size: 124,4 MB
Art: Front

(7:00) 1. Como Eu Quero Cantar (I Just Want to Sing..)
(5:09)  2. Here in Your Arms
(4:40)  3. Não Me Acorde Não (Don't Wake Me)
(5:04)  4. Ela É (She is)
(5:25)  5. Eu Mais Você (Me Plus You)
(6:32)  6. Para Hermeto (For Hermeto)
(5:29)  7. Nossa História (Our Story)
(5:45)  8. Deixa O Amor Florescer (Let Love Flourish)
(4:34)  9. Menina Vai (Go Girl!)
(4:10) 10. Eu Vou Lembrar (I Will Remember)

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 Brazil 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 and Brazilophile musicians during her musical travels course through her captivating new album Entre Amigos, a project that marks a major new chapter for Cressman as a tunesmith. Entre Amigos features a gorgeous array of new songs created with an impressive cast of collaborators, including the celebrated Pernambuco frevo composer/bandleader Spok, pianist/composer Jovino Santos Neto, and pianist Antonio Adolfo, rising Brazilian-American guitarist Ian Faquini, a Brazilian jazz master who got his start at the center of Rio s early 1960s bossa nova scene. The CD features such notable musicians as drummers Dennis Chambers and Celso Alberti, guitarist Ray Obiedo, and horn players Harvey Wainapel, Jeff Cressman, Natalie Cressman and Eduardo Neves.

A Brazilian experience that is sure to touch the heart and soul of all jazz fans. Sandy Cressman delivers vocals that are filled with story telling passion laced with a personal touch. Sandy performs this wondrous ballad filled CD in the poetic language of Portuguese. One need not understand the words to appreciate these emotion inspired songs. Sandy's voice is crisp, sultry and expressive, with a tone similar to the great Latin vocalist, Gloria Estefan. Sandy's star stunning vocals are also supported by an all-star cast of jazz musicians. Each song composed with a lively Brazilian flare that will wake up the tired soul of jazz fans all over the world looking for something special to add to their collection. Sandy Cressman has become one of my favorite female vocalist and I'm sure she will impress you as well. Enjoy this one for years to come! ~Jazz Review

Cressman pours out her love, sometimes to excess, for the delightfully sensuous and melodious Brazilian lyrics in all her renditions. ~ San Francisco Examiner, Phillip Elwood

...Here, then, is a nest of true chirps (bop term for female singer), ladies who aver, it would seem, that without a song the day wouldn't even begin, let alone never end. ~ Downbeat, Zan Stewart https://www.amazon.com/Entre-Amigos-Sandy-Cressman/dp/B01MYBC4MA

Entre Amigos

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