The U.S. Army Field Band

Biography

Sergeant First Class Nicholas Cressotti is originally from West Springfield, Massachusetts. Before joining Six-String Soldiers, he served as an instructor at the U.S. Army School of Music and performed around the world, including with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe International Band. Throughout his career, Sgt. 1st Class Cressotti has performed with artists such as Toots Thielemans, The Coasters, The Drifters, Ray Parker Jr., Nelson, and many other distinguished musicians. His international appearances include festivals and events like the Klaipeda Jazz Festival, the Dubrovnik Wine & Jazz Festival, and the Curacao Blues Festival. He holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Holyoke Community College and studied with Dave Shapiro, Bob Ferrier, Jeff Holmes, and Salvatore Macchia. Sgt. 1st Class Cressotti is dedicated to musical excellence and is proud to share his passion for music with audiences worldwide as a member of Six-String Soldiers.

Member of the Six-String Soldiers

Six-String Soldiers is a six-member country music group performing Americana and patriotic music in order to Inspire a national pride in the country and help the American people have more connection to their Army. The group was formed in 2015 by active-duty Soldiers who received national media attention after a Facebook video of the group playing The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” went viral. Since then, they have appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Morning Express with Robin Meade, Harry with Harry Connick Jr., and Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family show.

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