01 - Garota De Ipanema (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)           play
02 - Samba De Uma Nota So (Tom Jobim / Newton Mendonca)
03 - So Danco Samba (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
04 - Ela E Carioca (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes / Ray Gilbert)
05 - Anos Dourados (Tom Jobim / Chico Buarque)
06 - Desafinado (Tom Jobim / Newton Mendonca)                     play
07 - Falando De Amor (Tom Jobim)
08 - Samba Do Aviao (Tom Jobim)
09 - A Felicidade (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
10 - Por Toda Minha Vida (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
11 - How Insensitive (Insensatez) (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
12 - Esquecendo Voce (Tom Jobim)
13 - Pois E (Tom Jobim / Chico Buarque)
14 - Amor Em Paz (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
15 - Modinha (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
16 - Caminhos Cruzados (Tom Jobim / Newton Mendonca)

Personnel:
Paulinho Braga (drums)
Café (percussion)
Oscar Castro Neves (guitar and producer)
Eliane Elias (piano and vocals)
Michael Brecker (sax tenor)
Marc Johnson (bass)

Think you know "The Girl From Ipanema?" Think again. As Eliane Elias sings it on the opening cut of ELIANE ELIAS SINGS JOBIM, it's a breezy seduction, a bittersweet blend of flirtation and regret. Elias burst on the New York jazz scene in the early 1980s as the pianist in Steps Ahead. Here she leads a group of acknowledged Brazilian masters (and the masterful American bassist Marc Johnson) through 16 of Jobim's chestnuts and more obscure gems.

Elias' breathy, uninflected alto, reminiscent of Jobim's, conveys the deeply romantic yearning inherent in Jobim's work. Her piano playing swings with simple beauty. Piquant chord passages give way to silvery, slightly hesitant single note lines. Guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves offers sparkling and complex support throughout, most dramatically on the duet "Falando de Amor." "Song of the Jet" rises skyward on the eerily ascending chord progression and is propelled by the hushed cymbal-and-brushes work of drummer Paulo Braga.

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01 The Girl From Ipanema
02 Chega De Saudade
03 The More I See You
04 They Can't Take That Away From Me
05 Desafinado
06 Estate (Summer)
07 Day In Day Out                 play
08 I'm Not Alone (Who Loves You)
09 Too Marvelous For Words
10 Superwoman
11 Falsa Baiana
12 Minha Saudade                  play
13 A Ra (The Frog)
14 Day By Day

Personnel: 
Eliane Elias: vocals and piano; 
Oscar Castro-Nieves: guitar (1-6, 8-12, 14-15); 
Ricardo Vogt: guitar (7, 13); 
Marc Johnson: bass; 
Paulo Braga: drums and percussion; 
Toots Thielmans: harmonica (6, 10); 
Ivan Lins: vocal (8); 
Orchestra (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14).

Eliane Elias returns to the music of her native Brazil with this collection of bossa nova favorites, though there are a few American standards and pop songs recast as bossa novas as well. The pianist has grown in confidence as a vocalist over the course of several CDs, developing a sexy yet never overdone style that beautifully complements the music. With her husband Marc Johnson (who has also been her longtime bassist of choice), drummer Paulo Braga, either Oscar Castro-Neves or Ricardo Vogt on acoustic guitar, and a pair of guests, Elias proves herself as a talented singing pianist, effortlessly switching between English and Portuguese lyrics. Some of the tracks add string orchestrations, yet they never overwhelm the arrangements. Highlights include the easygoing rendition of "The More I See You," the relaxed and sensual treatment of "Estate (Summer)" (which adds Toots Thielemans on harmonica), "I'm Not Alone (Who Loves You?)" (which includes composer Ivan Lins in a vocal duet with Elias), and a surprisingly effective setting of Stevie Wonder's "Superwoman" (with Thielemans making another guest appearance). Eliane Elias remains one of the top bossa nova interpreters, in addition to her skills in many other jazz styles. ---Ken Drtydem, Rovi

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1. Rosa Morena (04:18)		play
2. Stay Cool (04:03)
3. Aquele Abrao (05:19)
4. Light My Fire (05:39)
5. Isto Aqui O Que (Silver Sandal) (04:00)
6. My Cherie Amour (04:31)
7. Toda Menina Baiana (04:24)
8. Bananeira (03:28)			play
9. Made In Moonlight (05:12)
10. Turn To Me (Samba Maracat) (03:40)
11. Take Five (05:13)
12. What About The Heart (Bate Bate) (04:47)

Eliane Elias - Piano, Vocals
Paulo Braga - Drums, Percussion
Amanda Brecker - Handclapping, Vocals
Randy Brecker - Flugelhorn, Handclapping, Trumpet
Oscar Castro-Neves - Guitar (Acoustic)
Marivaldo Dos Santos - Handclapping, Percussion
Lawrence Feldman - Flute, Handclapping
Gilberto Gil - Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals
Marc Johnson - Bass
Romero Lubambo - Guitar (Acoustic)
Pedrito Martínez 	Congas
Steve Rodby - Handclapping, Producer
Ross Traut - Guitar (Electric) 

Brazilian jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist Eliane Elias maker her Concord Picante debut with Light My Fire. The set features sultry versions of the title track (backed by 12 players) by the Doors, Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour," and Paul Desmond's "Take Five," as well as four Elias originals and some Brazilian standards. The legendary Gilberto Gil lends his voice and guitar to three tracks, vocalist Amanda Brecker (Elias's and Randy Brecker's daughter) guests on "Toda Menina Baiana," The entire set melds Elias's trademarked Brazilian grooves into classic pop and modern jazz tunes. ---cduniverse

Brazilian jazz pianist, vocalist Eliane Elias' 2011 Concord Picante debut Light My Fire is a romantic and sultry affair that showcases her knack for traditional bossa nova tunes as well as few inspired covers. Joining Elias here are a few special guests including Brazil legend Gilberto Gil, who sings on three tracks, as well as singer Amanda Brecker (Elias' daughter with trumpeter Randy Brecker) who appears on "Toda Menina Baiana." Also backing Elias are a bevy of talented individuals, including producer/bassist Marc Johnson, guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves, percussionists Rafael Barata and Paulo Braga, and trumpeter Brecker. Along with Elias' slow-burn take on the Doors' title track, she delivers a stylish version of "My Cherie Amour," adds her own lyrics to trumpeter Kenny Dorham's "Stay Cool," and even delves into Paul Desmond's classic "Take Five." ---Matt Collar, Rovi

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01. Brasil (Aquarela Do Brasil)
02. Voce
03. Aguas De Marco (Waters Of March)
04. Searching
05. Some Enchanted Place
06. Incendiando
07. Vida (If Not You)
08. Este Seu Olhar / Promessas
09. Driving Ambition
10. Rio
11. A Sorte Do Amor (The Luck Of Love)
12. No Tabuleiro Da Baiana

Eliane Elias-vocals,piano,keyboards 
Take 6-vocals (3)
Mark Kibble-vocals (3,6,9) 
Amanda Brecker-vocals (4) 
Ed Motta-vocals (7) 
Roberto Menescal-vocals (2),guitar (2, 10) 
Marcus Teixeira-guitar (1,3,6,7,9,12) 
Marcelo Mariano-electric bass (1,3,6,7,9,12) 
Marc Johnson-acoustic bass (2,4,5,8,10,11) 
Edu Riberio-drums (1,3,6,7,9,12) 
Rafael Barata-drums (2,4,5,10) 
Mauro Refosco-percussion (1,3,5,7,9) 
Marivaldo dos Santos-percussion (5,9) 
Rob Mathes-orchestral arrangement

If you've never been to Brazil, consider Eliane Elias as a goodwill ambassador with Made In Brazil. It is a triumphant return for the pianist/vocalist to her native land to record her first album there since relocating to the United States in 1981.

There is a delicacy to how Elias chooses and approaches the material. There is no genuflecting to pop music as there was on Light My Fire (Concord, 2011). Here Elias is all about adult emotions and days of "wine and roses" gorgeously captured on her original, "Searching." Elias called upon Rob Mathes to handle orchestral arrangements on seven of the 12 tracks which were recorded in London at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Never overbearing or overblown, Mathes utilizes the strings to enhance the dreamily romantic atmosphere of Made In Brazil.

You might think by now Elias would have covered the Antonio Carlos Jobim classic "Aguas de Marco (Waters of March)." After all she dedicated a tribute to her countryman, Eliane Elias Sings Jobim (Blue Note, 1988), but somehow she bypassed "Waters of March." That oversight is remedied by inviting the vocal group Take 6 to join in with some R&B sweetness as Elias deftly provides a sparkling solo on the Fender Rhodes.

When a musician is wearing as many hats as Elias is here as a producer, composer, lyricist, arranger, musician and vocalist there is an inherent risk of coming up short somewhere, but there are no notable lapses. Whether Elias is dueting with daughter Amanda Brecker on "Some Enchanted Evening" with band mate and husband Marc Johnson on acoustic bass or joined by composer Roberto Menescal who adds his vocals to "Você" and guitar on "Rio," the results are nothing short of blissful perfection.

Switching gracefully between English and Portuguese, Made In Brazil is a sensual, sexy, swaying journey through Elias' native heart. Beyond any doubt it proves you can go home again.

Elias has firmly established herself as an consummate talent whether she is behind the keyboard or in front of the microphone. The artist presented in these twelve tracks is an assured and polished professional who brings a subtle delicacy to this music. Made In Brazil is another glittering gem in Elias' crown as the luminary leader of contemporary bossa nova, samba and Brazilian jazz. ---Jeff Winbush, allaboutjazz.com

Throughout her career, Eliane Elias has delivered a steady stream of sophisticated, smartly conceived albums showcasing her adroit piano skills and delicate vocal style. Her 2015 effort, Made in Brasil, is no exception and finds her celebrating her Brazilian heritage with a handful of adeptly produced Bossa Nova and jazz songs. Once again working with longtime collaborators, producer Steve Rodby and husband/producer/bassist Marc Johnson, Elias continues to forge her own niche on Made in Brasil, combining jazz, both contemporary and straight-ahead, with her longstanding love of traditional and modern Brazilian styles of music. On her previous album, 2013's I Thought About You: A Tribute to Chet Baker, Elias stuck primarily to jazz standards of the '30s and '40s. Here, she flows easily between classic Bossa Nova songs by such legends as Antonio Carlos Jobim and Ary Barroso, as well as her own original compositions. Along with acoustic bassist Johnson, backing Elias here are electric bassist Marcelo Mariano, guitarist Marcus Teixeira, guitarist/vocalist Roberto Menescal, drummers Edu Barata and Rafael Barata, and percussionist Marivaldo dos Santos. Also showcased on this vocal-heavy album are singers Mark Kibble, Ed Motta, Amanda Brecker (Elias' daughter), and the vocal ensemble Take 6. Ultimately, as with most of Made in Brasil, tracks like "Aguas de Marco (Waters of March)" w/Take 6, "Incendiando," and "Vida (If Not You)," featuring a soulful performance from Motta, are sophisticated, lushly produced cuts that straddle the line between crisp Bossa Nova, sultry contemporary R&B, and glossy crossover jazz. ---Matt Collar, Rovi

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