The Best of Eliane Elias, Vol. 1: Originals

The Best of Eliane Elias, Vol. 1: Originals

The Best of Eliane Elias, Vol. 1: Originals

ASIN: B00005BJBQ

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The beautiful pianist Eliane Elias, who stole the show on the documentary and soundtrack Calle 54, arrived in this country from Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the early '80s, performed with the group Steps Ahead and recorded for the Blue Note label. This CD is comprised of selected tracks from her recordings A Long Story, Fantasia, The Three Americas, Everything I Love, So Far, So Close, and Paulistana, all of which display her tasteful and eclectic musicality. Her compositions range from the elegantly funky "Just Kidding" and the classically refined "Fantasia (to Amanda)" to the Caribbean/South American numbers "Caipora," "The Time Is Now," and "Paulistana." Her debts to Herbie Hancock and Bud Powell are evident on her straight-ahead jazz ballad "That's All It Was" and her boppish "Bowing to Bud." Recording with bassist Christian McBride, drummer Jack DeJohnette, and the brother duo of saxophonist and trumpeter Michael and Randy Brecker, Eliane Elias has produced a body of work that excels on the bandstand and on the radio. --Eugene Holley Jr.

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The Best of Eliane Elias, Vol. 1: Originals
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Mixed feelings
  • Wonderful!
  • Eliane Elias fan for life!
The Best of Eliane Elias, Vol. 1: Originals
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Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005BJBQ
Release Date: 2001-06-19

Tracks:

  1. Back In Time
  2. A Long Story
  3. Just Kidding
  4. Life Goes On
  5. Caipora
  6. An Up Dawn
  7. Fantasia (To Amanda)
  8. Paulistana
  9. So In Love
  10. The Time Is Now
  11. That's All It Was
  12. Bowing To Bud
  13. Nightimer
  14. At First Sight

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The beautiful pianist Eliane Elias, who stole the show on the documentary and soundtrack Calle 54, arrived in this country from Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the early '80s, performed with the group Steps Ahead and recorded for the Blue Note label. This CD is comprised of selected tracks from her recordings A Long Story, Fantasia, The Three Americas, Everything I Love, So Far, So Close, and Paulistana, all of which display her tasteful and eclectic musicality. Her compositions range from the elegantly funky "Just Kidding" and the classically refined "Fantasia (to Amanda)" to the Caribbean/South American numbers "Caipora," "The Time Is Now," and "Paulistana." Her debts to Herbie Hancock and Bud Powell are evident on her straight-ahead jazz ballad "That's All It Was" and her boppish "Bowing to Bud." Recording with bassist Christian McBride, drummer Jack DeJohnette, and the brother duo of saxophonist and trumpeter Michael and Randy Brecker, Eliane Elias has produced a body of work that excels on the bandstand and on the radio. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings.......2005-04-15

Eliane Elias is one of the best musicians, without doubt. This CD is good. Sometimes she reminds me of Tania Maria, the next song is more ballad and smooth. Definitely her playing is tremendous, technically quite good. The track Night Timer reminds me then on Steps Ahead. Mix it a lot. Follow this beautifull piano diva!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2001-07-05

I was so excited to see this album out! I am a huge Eliane Elias fan and this CD compiles many of her early recording that have now been discontinued. I loved this album and I know her fans will, too...Thanks!

5 out of 5 stars Eliane Elias fan for life!.......2001-06-28

I was so absolutely THRILLED about this "Best of" CD from Eliane!! I know all her fans will enjoy it. To me, she is THE most underrated artist that's out there. In fact, I created the very first fan site in her honor at: www.eliane.musicpage.com. I welcome everyone to visit the site and leave your thoughts and comments about this truly remarkable jazz musician. Thanks!

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