Illusions (Eliane Elias album)
Illusions is the first album featuring Brazilian jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias as a leader. The record was released in 1986 on the Denon label.[3][4][5]
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Released | 1986 | |||
Recorded | October 22-24, 1986 | |||
Studio | RPM Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 59:29 | |||
Label | Denon Records CY-1569 | |||
Producer | Christine Martin, Eliane Elias | |||
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Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic noted "Eliane Elias' debut as a leader ... finds her abandoning the electric keyboards in favor of acoustic piano. A fine start to a significant solo career."
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Choro" | Amilton Godoy | 5:41 |
2. | "Through the Fire" | David Foster, Tommy Keane, Cynthia Weil | 6:05 |
3. | "Illusions" | Eliane Elias | 7:09 |
4. | "Moments" | Eliane Elias | 5:53 |
5. | "Falling in Love with Love" | Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart | 6:23 |
6. | "Iberia" | Eliane Elias | 10:26 |
7. | "Loco Motif" | Eliane Elias | 5:41 |
8. | "Sweet Georgie Fame" | Blossom Dearie, Sandra Harris | 5:43 |
9. | "Chan's Song" | Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock | 5:43 |
Total length: | 59:29 |
Personnel
- Eliane Elias – piano
- Stanley Clarke – bass (1,2)
- Lenny White – drums (1,2)
- Eddie Gomez – bass (3-9)
- Al Foster – drums (4-6,8,9)
- Steve Gadd – drums (3,7)
- Toots Thielemans – harmonica (4,9)
Chart performance
Illusions peaked at #1 Radio & Records in September 1987 on the Contemporary Jazz chart.[6]
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References
- Yanow, Scott. "Eliane Elias -- Illusions". AllMusic.com. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- Larkin, Colin (2004). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz. Virgin. p. 272. ISBN 978-1-85227-183-1. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- "Eliane Elias – Illusions". discogs.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
- "Eliane Elias – Illusions". amazon.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
- Yurochko, Bob (2001). A Short History of Jazz. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 246. ISBN 9780830415953. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- Official website
External links
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