BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Academic,Arts/Culture,Concerts/Performance DESCRIPTION:The SUU Satellite Salon Series presents 2023 Grammy-Finalists N atalie Cressman & Ian Faquini on Saturday\, September 20th\, 2025 in the Th orley Recital Hall. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for a Live Q&A with the artists an d at 7:30 p.m. for a Brazilian Jazz Fusion concert. The Satellite Salon Ser ies is FREE and open to the public!\n\n*Photo credit: Lauren Desberg Photog raphy\, via ragman.org\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nNatalie Cressman has carved a remarkable path as both a trombonist and vocalist. A member of the tourin g band for Trey Anastasio (of Phish) since her late teens\, she has also pe rformed with artists such as Dave Matthews\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Anat Cohen\, Nicholas Payton\, and the SF Jazz Collective. Known for her “limitless ent husiasm and a knack for creating a sound that is entirely her own” (All Abo ut Jazz)\, she bridges genres from jazz to indie rock to Brazilian folk. Wi th a soulful voice\, virtuosic trombone playing\, and a deep sense of music al storytelling\, Cressman continues to captivate audiences worldwide both as a solo artist and in her ongoing duo project with Faquini.Ian Faquini is described by the Seattle Times as “an uncannily masterful composer.” With roots in Brasília and Berkeley\, Faquini’s compositions fuse Brazilian pop music (MPB) with jazz\, Impressionism\, and regional rhythms such as maraca tu\, frevo\, baião\, xote\, and toada. His acclaimed albums include Brasili ense (2014)\, Metal na Madeira (2016)\, and a meaningful partnership with N atalie Cressman yielding Setting Rays of Summer (2019)\, Auburn Whisper (20 22)\, and an upcoming tribute album Guinga. This duo was also recognized as a finalist for Duo of the Year in the 2023 Jazz Journalists Critics Poll.S UU Satellite Salon Series\n\nThe SUU Satellite Salon Series is a unique con cert experience that brings together world-class musicians and artists for an engaging weekend of performances and learning. Held twice a year\, in Se ptember and January\, the series features a guest artist who participates i n a small residency on the Southern Utah University campus.\n\nThe weekend typically begins with a masterclass open to both university and high school students\, followed by a Q&A session styled after "Inside the Actor's Stud io." On Saturday evening\, the collaboration culminates in the dynamic Sate llite Salon concert at 7:30 p.m.\, often incorporating visual art to create a multi-sensory experience for the audience. All events are free and take place in the Thorley Recital Hall in SUU's Music Building. DTEND:20250921T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260412T021615Z DTSTART:20250920T230000Z GEO:37.67477;-113.068993 LOCATION:Music Center (MU)\, Thorley Recital Hall SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Satellite Salon Series - Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50578850870714 URL:https://events.suu.edu/event/satellite-salon-series-natalie-cressman-ia n-faquini END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Academic,Arts/Culture,Concerts/Performance DESCRIPTION:The SUU Satellite Salon Series presents 2023 Grammy-Finalists N atalie Cressman & Ian Faquini on Saturday\, September 20th\, 2025 in the Th orley Recital Hall. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for a Live Q&A with the artists an d at 7:30 p.m. for a Brazilian Jazz Fusion concert. The Satellite Salon Ser ies is FREE and open to the public!\n\n*Photo credit: Lauren Desberg Photog raphy\, via ragman.org\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nNatalie Cressman has carved a remarkable path as both a trombonist and vocalist. A member of the tourin g band for Trey Anastasio (of Phish) since her late teens\, she has also pe rformed with artists such as Dave Matthews\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Anat Cohen\, Nicholas Payton\, and the SF Jazz Collective. Known for her “limitless ent husiasm and a knack for creating a sound that is entirely her own” (All Abo ut Jazz)\, she bridges genres from jazz to indie rock to Brazilian folk. Wi th a soulful voice\, virtuosic trombone playing\, and a deep sense of music al storytelling\, Cressman continues to captivate audiences worldwide both as a solo artist and in her ongoing duo project with Faquini.Ian Faquini is described by the Seattle Times as “an uncannily masterful composer.” With roots in Brasília and Berkeley\, Faquini’s compositions fuse Brazilian pop music (MPB) with jazz\, Impressionism\, and regional rhythms such as maraca tu\, frevo\, baião\, xote\, and toada. His acclaimed albums include Brasili ense (2014)\, Metal na Madeira (2016)\, and a meaningful partnership with N atalie Cressman yielding Setting Rays of Summer (2019)\, Auburn Whisper (20 22)\, and an upcoming tribute album Guinga. This duo was also recognized as a finalist for Duo of the Year in the 2023 Jazz Journalists Critics Poll.S UU Satellite Salon Series\n\nThe SUU Satellite Salon Series is a unique con cert experience that brings together world-class musicians and artists for an engaging weekend of performances and learning. Held twice a year\, in Se ptember and January\, the series features a guest artist who participates i n a small residency on the Southern Utah University campus.\n\nThe weekend typically begins with a masterclass open to both university and high school students\, followed by a Q&A session styled after "Inside the Actor's Stud io." On Saturday evening\, the collaboration culminates in the dynamic Sate llite Salon concert at 7:30 p.m.\, often incorporating visual art to create a multi-sensory experience for the audience. All events are free and take place in the Thorley Recital Hall in SUU's Music Building. DTEND:20250921T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260412T021615Z DTSTART:20250921T013000Z GEO:37.67477;-113.068993 LOCATION:Music Center (MU)\, Thorley Recital Hall SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Satellite Salon Series - Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50578850871739 URL:https://events.suu.edu/event/satellite-salon-series-natalie-cressman-ia n-faquini END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR