Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini

Describing Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini as a duo is accurate—but incomplete. Together, they create a richly expressive musical world that blends jazz, Brazilian song, impressionistic harmony, and sophisticated pop songwriting into something truly singular.

Cressman’s world-class trombone and luminous, deeply empathetic voice meet Faquini’s masterful guitar work and compositions, drawing from MPB (música popular brasileira), jazz, and beyond. Their music features lyrics in Portuguese, French, and English, wrapped in sumptuous two-part harmonies that feel far bigger than a duo—yet perfectly at home in an intimate listening room.

Their newest album, Revolução, released on GroundUP Music, captures the closeness and emotional clarity of their live performances, exploring themes of love, loss, and the small rituals that shape our lives. The duo has earned international acclaim, including a Jazz Journalists Association “Duo of the Year” finalist nod, and has performed everywhere from house concerts to major jazz festivals worldwide.

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Caffè Lena is proud to welcome this extraordinary partnership for an evening of beautifully crafted songs, deep listening, and musical connection.

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Global, Jazz

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