Badi Assad, Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini   

Brazilian singer, guitarist, and composer Badi Assad, known for her distinctive musical style, has collaborated with artists including Yo-Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin. She joins award-winning trombonist and vocalist Natalie Cressman, who tours with Trey Anastasio, and Brazilian-born guitarist and composer Ian Faquini, a protégé of musician Guinga.

In honor of Antônio Carlos Jobim’s centennial, the three artists celebrate his legacy and the music of Brazil. Best known for classics such as “The Girl from Ipanema” (“Garota de Ipanema”) and “Desafinado,” Jobim remains a defining figure in Brazilian music. The program also features music by Chico Buarque, Milton Nascimento, Luiz Gonzaga, and other greats of Brazil.