As if channeling their inner São Paulo snow globe, or meticulously building a miniature Tchaikovsky music box celebrating the holiday spirit, trombonist Natalie Cressman and guitarist Ian Faquini’s latest musical feat is their limited edition Christmas EP, Brazilian Nutcracker. Brevity meets brilliance as this diligent duet focuses its talents on adapting select songs from Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker Suite with a vivacious Brazilian flair. All proceeds of the EP will be donated towards providing free colon cancer screenings within underserved communities through the Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatolists and Eastern Virginia Medical School’s Hopes Clinic in memory of their late friend and musical colleague, saxophonist James Casey.

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In an explosive mix of fusion, funk, and jazz rock, Lettieri's compositions unfold in a new, orchestral guise – full of energy, groove, and musical depth. The arrangements are by none other than Michael Abene, who, with his feel for timbres and dynamics, takes the interplay between the big band and the guitar virtuoso to a new level. With tracks such as “Star Catchers," “Tidal Tail," “Naptime," "Goonsquad," and “Seuss Pants," the album impressively demonstrates how modern big band music can sound—full of groove attitude, rhythmic complexity, and infectious enthusiasm. Alongside Mark Lettieri and his band members Daniel Porter (keys), Wes Stephenson (bass), and Jason "JT" Thomas (drums), the soloists from the WDR Big Band shine with inspired improvisations and technical brilliance.

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Somni is the second collaboration between Snarky Puppy and the Netherlands’ Metropole Orkest, arriving November 21, 2025, via GroundUP Music. Recorded live in Utrecht, it reunites the GRAMMY-winning groups a decade after their acclaimed first project, Sylva. While Sylva explored the natural world, Somni — named after the Catalan word for “dream” — dives inward, inspired by Michael League’s month of solitary writing in rural Japan. The result is a sweeping, genre-blending orchestral journey through the subconscious. With over 50 musicians, including four drummers, Somni channels the adventurous spirit and emotional depth that define both ensembles.

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Somni is the second collaboration between Snarky Puppy and the Netherlands’ Metropole Orkest, arriving November 21, 2025 via GroundUP Music. Recorded live in Utrecht, it reunites the GRAMMY-winning groups a decade after their acclaimed first project, Sylva. While Sylva explored the natural world, Somni — named after the Catalan word for “dream” — dives inward, inspired by Michael League’s month of solitary writing in rural Japan. The result is a sweeping, genre-blending orchestral journey through the subconscious. With over 50 musicians, including four drummers, Somni channels the adventurous spirit and emotional depth that define both ensembles.

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“Goonsquad” features voluminous brass arrangements by Michael Abene. You can hear his extraordinary arrangement style. This Rockfunk is driven by the great rhythm section with Jason ‘JT’ Thomas, Wes Stephenson, Daniel Porter, and Mark Lettieri. Mark Lettieri contributes a magnificent guitar solo. Andy Haderer from the WDR Big Band plays the virtuoso trumpet solo.

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