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Track Listings
| 1. Rosa Morena |
| 2. Stay Cool |
| 3. Aquele Abraço |
| 4. Light My Fire |
| 5. Isto Aqui O Que É (Silver Sandal) |
| 6. My Chérie Amour |
| 7. Toda Menina Baiana |
| 8. Bananeira |
| 9. Made in Moonlight |
| 10. Turn To Me (Samba Maracatú) |
| 11. Take Five |
| 12. What About the Heart (Bate Bate) |
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Five BEAUTIFUL Stars! Brazil's superb jazz star Eliane Elias' latest CD combines all of the talents that have made the composer, arranger, singer, and pianist a musical giant for over 20 years on the worldwide jazz and Brazilian popular music (MPB) stages. The music is quite diverse coming from the rock, soul, MPB, and jazz worlds, but her velvety voice singing in English and Portuguese and her hard-swinging piano solos make it all flow beautifully from song to song in a mesmerizing total musical experience. I remember seeing her twice on her first nationwide USA tour many years ago in LA at Catalina's and later that year at DC's Blues Alley and the lady, who brought Herbie Hancock to tears the first time he heard her, was already her own musical force and an instant star. And now with over 20 recordings to her discography, this CD shows her artistry is as strong and fresh as ever. Eliane's hip version of Dorival Caymmi's "Rosa Morena" (Dark Rose) kicks off the recording and swings harder than Nana Caymmi's original take. "Light My Fire", "Take Five" (with Randy Brecker on trumpet), and "My Cherie Amor" become romantic ballads sung with a soft sizzle accentuated by her outstanding keyboard solos. "Toda Menina Baiana" (All Bahian Girl) with special guest Gilberto Gil and Gil's "Bananeira" (Banana Tree) with a great piano solo are swinging and marvelous MPB. And, my favorite, Eliane's own beguiling ballad "Made in Moonlight" becomes over five minutes of pure, jazzy wonder. The other musicians include her husband-bassist Marc Johnson (of Bill Evans Trio fame), the esteemed Brazilians Oscar Castro-Neves on acoustical guitar and Paula Braga on drums, Ross Traut on electric guitar, Elaine's daughter Amanda Brecker also on vocals, former husband Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn, and as noted, the legendary Gilberto Gil makes several appearances. Eliane's latest CD is a must-have addition to her discography and gets my Highest Recommendation. Five SAUDADE Stars. (This review is based on an iTunes download with digital booklet. 12 songs on the CD)
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Eliane Elias accurately sums up the music on this exploration of music from her native Brazil as cool, sexy and fun.
Light, husky voices skim casually over supple beats while gently strummed guitars gain urgency from Marc Johnson's precision bass.
Gilberto Gil guests on guitar and vocals, her former husband Randy Brecker on trumpet and there is a real lift when Elias turns on the jazz piano.
The set spans classic bossa nova, sly Elias originals and in-style covers: the atmospheric Doors-penned title track and "Take Five" stand out. M. Hobart
Light, husky voices skim casually over supple beats while gently strummed guitars gain urgency from Marc Johnson's precision bass.
Gilberto Gil guests on guitar and vocals, her former husband Randy Brecker on trumpet and there is a real lift when Elias turns on the jazz piano.
The set spans classic bossa nova, sly Elias originals and in-style covers: the atmospheric Doors-penned title track and "Take Five" stand out. M. Hobart
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent record by Eliane, a fantastic singer. Her band and accompanying singer work so well with her. "Light My Fire" has the most unusual and creative accompaniment ever. The whole record is fantastic. Not a dull moment. It's sure to put you on a high.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Brazilian Songbird in great form
This CD is a superb showcase for this Brazilian diva at the height of her career. Backed by a first-class orchestra containing
such accomplished musicians as Randy Brecker and... Read more
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Published 6 months ago by MIKE
Light My Fire
A great new album for those officianados of Latin jazz who miss the great Astrud Gilberto. However,Eliane is also an accomplished pianist.
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Robin Magee
Light my Fire by Eliane Elias
This CD is so good she is an amazing singer the tracks are varied and very entertaining. Its definitely worth having in your Music library.
Published 7 months ago by Annie
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