The followup CD to Cressman’s “Homenagem Brasileira” showcases Brazilian jazz at its best, played by a mature ensemble that has been celebrating this music in concerts and festivals for the past 7 years. “Brasil-Sempre no Coração” includes compositions from Edu Lobo, Hermeto Pascoal, Baden Powell, Filó Machado, Jobim, and others, as well as a

The followup CD to Cressman’s “Homenagem Brasileira” showcases Brazilian jazz at its best, played by a mature ensemble that has been celebrating this music in concerts and festivals for the past 7 years. “Brasil-Sempre no Coração” includes compositions from Edu Lobo, Hermeto Pascoal, Baden Powell, Filó Machado, Jobim, and others, as well as a tribute to the great vocalist Elis Regina. In the words of the great keyboardist/musicologist Jovino Santos Neto:
" Sandy Cressman's beautiful interpretation of the music of my country has made my ears and my heart very happy. After decades of listening to countless American singers rehash the same 5 or 6 tunes over and over, it is indeed a breath of fresh air to hear someone who is not afraid to try something new. Sandy's voice has matured into a confident and warm tone, and her Portuguese is impeccable. Her choice of material does justice to the immense richness of the Brazilian music spectrum, from Jobim to Filó, from Baden to Gil, Aécio to Hermeto, Johnny Alfo to Edu Lobo, Chico to Dori...I challenge anyone to find a more versatile and rich repertoire in today's crop of singers. The point, however, is not the breadth of the music, but the depth with which Sandy reaches down into the essence and the meaning of each tune. Even those listeners who cannot understand the lyrics will be moved by the sensuous sound of the words, vibrations that capture the spirit of a country best defined by its music. Congratulations to Sandy Cressman for establishing a new standard in Brazilian music. I hope that every note from this excellent record will resonate in your hearts like it has in mine.”

In February, 1999, A Records (from Holland) released Sandy Cressman’s debut CD as a solo artist, "Homenagem Brasileira". Homenagem Brasileira is a musical journey through the rich world of Brazilian jazz. The CD pays tribute to the great composers Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Tom Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes, Djavan, Filó, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento,

In February, 1999, A Records (from Holland) released Sandy Cressman’s debut CD as a solo artist, "Homenagem Brasileira". Homenagem Brasileira is a musical journey through the rich world of Brazilian jazz. The CD pays tribute to the great composers Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Tom Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes, Djavan, Filó, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, and others. The CD also includes tributes to such important performers as Nana Caymmi, Elis Regina and Leny Andrade. KCSM-FM’s Bud Spangler says: "The music of contemporary Brazil is so rich and varied that the average American music lover (or jazz fan) would be overwhelmed by an attempt to stay current. It’s as if the artistry has taken a quantum leap since we first heard the Bossa Nova in the mid 60’s. In this Homage to Brazil, vocalist Sandy Cressman has followed her heart in selecting material from across the musical spectrum. The result is an exhilarating overview of some of Brazil’s finest artists and composers. Sandy has found the perfect collaborator for this daunting project in Rio-born Marcos Silva. As Musical Director, arranger, and keyboardist, he chooses the perfect tonal colors and rhythmic textures to compliment Sandy’s lovely voice."