Brazilian Classics

Brazilian Classics
Compilation album by
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2003
RecordedDecember 1989 – October 1997
GenreJazz
Length72:39
LabelBlue Note
ProducerEliane Elias, Randy Brecker, Johnny Chance
Eliane Elias chronology
Kissed by Nature
(2002)
Brazilian Classics
(2003)
Dreamer
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Brazilian Classics is a compilation album by Brazilian jazz pianist Eliane Elias. It was recorded from December 1989 to October 1997 and initially released on September 16, 2003, by Blue Note. The release contains 16 songs taken from her previous eight studio albums. The album was re-released in 2006.[2]

Reception

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Matt Collar of AllMusic stated, "While it would have been nice for Blue Note to include some rarities or alternate takes, as it stands Brazilian Classics works as a fitting representation of Elias' take on her home country's unique sound."[1] Joshua Weiner writing for All About Jazz commented, "...Brazilian Classics is an appealing listen, thematically unified and impeccably produced. The hardcore jazz fan may do better with Elias's Plays Jobim album, from which many of the best tracks with Gomez and DeJohnette are taken. But bossa nova fanatics, or maybe those wishing for a warm Brazilian breeze in the dead of winter, will enjoy this generous selection of Elias's work."[3]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Passarim"Antônio Carlos Jobim5:11
2."Chega de Saudade"3:50
3."Carioca Nights (Noites Cariocas)"Jacob do Bandolim5:09
4."Garota de Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema)"
  • Jobim
  • de Moraes
3:53
5."Milton Nascimento Medley"7:50
6."Waters of March / Água De Beber"Jobim4:46
7."One Note Samba"Jobim4:25
8."Crystal and Lace"Eliane Elias4:13
9."Jazz 'n' Samba (Só Danço Samba)"
  • Jobim
  • de Moraes
2:07
10."Brazil (Aquarela do Brasil)"Ary Barroso4:59
11."Illuminados"
3:10
12."Jet Samba (Samba do Avião)"Jobim5:14
13."Wave"Jobim3:45
14."Black Orpheus (Manhã De Carnaval)"Luiz Bonfá6:40
15."Dindi"Jobim5:46
16."O Polichinelo (Clown)"Heitor Villa-Lobos1:38
Total length:72:39

References

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  1. ^ a b Collar, Matt. "Eliane Elias -- Brazilian Classics". AllMusic.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Brazilian Classics". Amazon. 2003. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  3. ^ Weiner, Joshua (7 December 2003). "Eliane Elias: Brazilian Classics album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
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