An Unforgettable Night of Brazilian Jazz

A world-class live performance brings the energy of São Paulo's finest big band to Starlight Theater for one night only.

Dani and Debora Gurgel are a celebrated mother-daughter duo from São Paulo, Brazil, recognized as leading voices in contemporary Brazilian jazz. Their DDG19 Big Band, named for its 19-piece ensemble, is their most ambitious and acclaimed project to date, expanding their longtime quartet (DDG4) into a full big band featuring 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, and 2 flutes. The Pala show will feature the Electric Squeezebox Horns, Natalie, Jeff and Sandy Cressman.

Their 2024 album DDG19 Big Band has received international critical acclaim, reviewed by All About Jazz and championed across Europe, Japan, and the Americas. The duo are multiple recipients of the Brazilian Music Professionals Award and Japan's Best Brazilian Album honor."

From São Paulo, Brazil, the great samba jazz Quartet led by vocalist Dani and her mother pianist/composer/arranger Debora return to the Bay Area. Special guests are Sandy and Jeff Cressman!

Amazing Samba Jazz Quartet DDG4, led by Dani(vocals/composer) & Debora Gurgel(piano/composer/arranger) team up with guests Natalie, Jeff and Sandy Cressman at San Jose Jazz Summerfest!

“Garotas da Lua” is an exciting new three voice harmony group, singing MPB, Samba and Bossa Nova. The group honor the great tradition of Brazilian Vocal groups from the last half of the 20th century through present day(Quarteto Em Cy, MPB4, Boca Livre and more), singing fresh arrangements of classics and gems by composers such as Chico Buarque, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ary Barroso, Dori Caymmi. Featuring: Sandy Cressman, Catia Lund and Lillian Yee, Vocals Ricardo Peixoto, 7 string guitar Brian Rice, percussion **Seating is limited! For a reservation, call the shop at 415-586-3733

Sandy brings "Homenagem Brasileira" to the new San Ramon location of Meyhouse Jazz. Two dinner shows with delicious Turkish cuisine.

Sandy Cressman’s Homenagem Brasileira celebrates the diversity of Brazil’s musical traditions-- from classic to contemporary, from saudade-filled bossa novas from Rio, to the fiery Samba Jazz of São Paulo, to the Baião and Frevo rhythms of the Northeast of Brazil. Homenagem Brasileira’s repertoire includes compositions from classic composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, and Dori Caymmi, as well as contemporary composers Ray Obiedo, Ian Faquini and Antonio Adolfo.