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Brazil Eliane Elias is a multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning musician known for her distinctive blend of Brazilian roots, jazz, classical, and compositional skills.
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Request A ShowEliane Elias has a long-standing relationship with Concord Jazz, having released multiple albums through the label, including her Grammy-winning 'Made in Brazil' and 'Dance of Time', demonstrating a consistent partnership in producing and distributing her music.
Eliane Elias released her album 'Light My Fire' in 2011 through Concord Picante, a division of Concord Music Group.
In 1993, Elias signed with EMI Classics to record classical pieces, resulting in the album 'On the Classical Side'. This partnership showcased her versatility beyond jazz.
Eliane Elias has released several albums under the Blue Note label, including 'So Far So Close' (1989), 'Eliane Elias Plays Jobim' (1990), 'Fantasia' (1992), 'Paulistana' (1993), 'Solos and Duets' (1995), 'The Three Americas' (1997), 'Eliane Elias Sings Jobim' (1998), 'Everything I Love' (2000), 'Brazilian Classics' (2003), 'Something for You' (2007), 'Bossa Nova Stories' (2008), and 'Eliane Elias Plays Live' (2009).
Elias released her album 'Around the City' in August 2006 on RCA Victor, exploring a mix of Bossa Nova, pop, jazz, Latin, and rock & roll.
Eliane Elias signed with the RCA Music Group/Bluebird label in 2002, releasing albums like 'Kissed by Nature' (2002) and 'Dreamer' (2004).
Elias released her albums 'Mirror Mirror' (2021) and 'Quietude' (2022) with Candid Records. 'Mirror Mirror' won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.
In 2012, Eliane Elias collaborated with bassist Marc Johnson on the album 'Swept Away', released on the ECM label.
Eliane Elias released early solo albums including 'Illusions' (1986) and 'Cross Currents' (1987) on Denon Records.
Eliane Elias' first album release, 'Amanda', a collaboration with Randy Brecker, was released in 1985 on Passport Jazz.
Eliane Elias released 'A Long Story' in 1991 on Manhattan Records.
The album 'Impulsive!' with Bob Brookmeyer & Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra, featuring Elias's compositions, was released on Stunt Records in 1997.
Eliane Elias contributed two tracks to 'Portrait of Bill Evans' (2002) released on JVC.
Eliane Elias was born in São Paulo, Brazil, on March 19, 1960. She began her musical journey early, studying piano at age seven and transcribing jazz solos by age twelve. By fifteen, she was teaching piano and improvisation at a respected music school in Brazil. Her professional performing career started at seventeen, collaborating with Brazilian singer-songwriter Toquinho and touring with poet Vinicius de Moraes. She was also invited to tour with Antônio Carlos Jobim, a significant figure in Bossa Nova music.
In 1981, Elias moved to New York City to attend The Juilliard School of Music. A year later, in 1982, she joined the acclaimed group Steps Ahead. Her solo career commenced in 1984 with the album “Amanda,” a collaboration with Randy Brecker. Over her career, she has released over twenty-two albums, showcasing her compositions, piano playing, arranging, and vocal interpretations. Elias signed with EMI Classics in 1993 to record classical pieces, released as “On the Classical Side.”
Elias has received numerous awards and recognition throughout her career. Her album “Made in Brazil” won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album in 2016, and “Dance of Time” received a Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album in 2017. In 2022, her album “Mirror Mirror,” recorded with Chick Corea and Chucho Valdés, won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album. She consistently achieves high rankings on Billboard charts, iTunes, and Amazon, and has received multiple Gold Disc Awards in Japan, solidifying her status as an internationally acclaimed artist.
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