Bands

Sandy Cressman and
Homenagem Brasileira
Ray Obiedo and Mistura Fina 

Quarteto Sombra y Luz

Homenagem Brasileira pays tribute to the great composers of Brazilian jazz, from Jobim and Edu Lobo to Dori Caymmi and Hermeto Pascoal.

Band Personnel include:
Sandy Cressman, voice, percussion
Weber Iago, keyboards
Harvey Wainapel, saxophones
Celso Alberti, drums
David Belove, bass
              

Ray Obiedo & Mistura Fina blends the beautiful rhythms and vocals of Brazil with Afro-Caribbean rhythms and a West Coast Latin Jazz sound.

Mistura Fina works with a wonderfully rich array of textures and colors, melding together all of its musical elements for a delightfully distinct Bay Area flavor.

Mistura Fina includes:

Ray Obiedo – Guitar
Sandy Cressman – Vocal
Phil Hawkins – Steel Pans
Alex Murzyn – Saxophone and Flute
Greg Rahn – Keyboards
David Belove – Bass
Derek Rolando - Percussion



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Quarteto Sombra y Luz is a guitar based presentation of the best of Brazilian jazz, with percussion and brass added.  Classic Samba and Bossa Nova, mixed with a selection of Cuban Boleros, perfect for your event--beautiful melodies and grooving rhythms that either underscore your event and sometimes are irresistable for those would like to dance...


Sandy Cressman's vocals are framed by:

Dan Foltz, percussion
Paul Mousavi or Ian Faquini, guitar
Jeff Cressman, trombone or
Larry de la Cruz, saxophones

sample tracks:

Felicidade

Dois Pra La, Dois Pra Ca

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