Jazz night with Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
January 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$25.00
Join us for a truly unforgettable evening filled with sophisticated musical performances from Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquino, set in a captivating and sexy atmosphere at The Brightside’s new Sidedoor room. You don’t want to miss this fantastic jazz show with very special guest Eleanor Dakota.
How To Go?
The Brightside (Sidedoor) – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
Friday, January 31, 2025
Doors open at 7pm / Show starts at 7:30pm
All ages (over 21, need ID to drink)
Ticket prices:
$25 Seated general admission
$80 Two tickets at reserved VIP Table
Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/natalie-cressman-ian-faquini-with-eleanor-dakota-2025-01-31-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-28c7ee
$30 General admission at the door (if available)
About the Artist:
With a voice as cool and crystalline as an Alpine stream, Natalie Cressman draws from diverse musical currents. A talented trombonist, she has spent 14 years touring with Phish’s Trey Anastasio and performing in NYC with jazz greats like Wycliffe Gordon and Dave Douglas.
Well-versed in Latin jazz, post-bop, pop, and Brazilian music, Cressman has released three albums under her name and three acclaimed duo albums with guitarist Ian Faquini, her partner for a decade. Their original songs include 2019’s Setting Rays of Summer, 2022’s Auburn Whisper, and 2024’s GUINGA, a tribute to Brazilian composer GUINGA.
Cressman has received recognition for her trombone skills, earning “Rising Star Trombone” honors in 2019 and 2023 from Downbeat’s critics’ poll.
Her love of groove led to solo albums like Unfolding (2012) and Turn the Sea (2014), and notably Etchings in Amber (2016), a duo album with guitarist Mike Bono showcasing her talent beyond the trombone. The Traces EP in 2017 expanded her reach into soundscaping with R&B and indie pop influences.
Cressman’s passion for groove music coexists with her love of jazz; in 2016, SFJAZZ commissioned her to develop music honoring jazz trombonist Melba Liston. She collaborates with prominent figures like Carlos Santana and Phil Lesh.
Cressman’s talent opened doors to various projects, including salsa and Latin jazz with artists like Edgardo Cambon and Pete Escovedo. After studying at the Manhattan School of Music and joining Trey Anastasio’s band, Anastasio noted her rare musicality, shaped by her family’s musical background. She now explores new musical paths with Faquini, blending jazz and the Brazilian songbook.
