Eliane Elias is a Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, composer and arranger whose rich and diversified career is marked by her distinctive fusion of her Brazilian roots with a versatile jazz foundation. Born on March 19, 1960, in São Paulo, Brazil, Elias began studying piano at age seven, and by her teens was already transcribing solos from great jazz masters. Her remarkable talents soon propelled her onto the international stage when she joined the acclaimed jazz fusion group Steps Ahead in the early 1980s after moving to New York.

Over the years, Eliane Elias has built an esteemed discography, distinguished by a series of thematic albums that reflect her deep immersion in jazz, bossa nova, classical, and pop. Her recent projects like "Mirror Mirror," a collaboration with the legendary Chick Corea, and "Quietude," an intimate exploration of serene melodies, exemplify her virtuosic and emotive playing styles. Albums such as "Love Stories" and "Made In Brazil" further showcase her capacity as a vocalist and her skill in weaving together complex arrangements that honor her Brazilian heritage. With "Music From Man Of La Mancha," she delves into her classical influences, reinterpreting Broadway numbers with a jazz twist, while her touching tribute "I Thought About You (A Tribute To Chet Baker)" illustrates her tender approach to the standards and her ability to convey profound emotion through her voice and keys. With a career spanning over three decades, numerous awards, including multiple Grammys, and critical acclaim, Eliane Elias continues to captivate audiences with her sultry and sophisticated soundscapes.

Genres

Bossa Nova

Brazilian Modern Jazz

Contemporary Vocal Jazz

Jazz Pop

Piano Mpb

Vocal Jazz

Related Artists

Diana Krall

Chick Corea

Antônio Carlos Jobim

Cassandra Wilson

Esperanza Spalding

Ivan Lins

Dianne Reeves

Norah Jones

Erykah Badu

Natalie Cole

João Gilberto

Stan Getz

Latest Release

Time And Again

Eliane Elias

Album - 8 Tracks - Released June 28, 2024