Eliane Elias | Brazilian Classics

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Eliane Elias, Female Vocalist, Jazz, Piano

Eliane Elias | Brazilian Classics – [Blue Note, 2003]

Eliane Elias - Brazilian Classics

Elaine Elias is an excellent jazz keyboardist. She is engaged with the real spirit of the saudade ( a clever term employed in Brazil to design something more than a farewell, you may consider it nostalgia but it goes far beyond this meaning).

Anyway his magic fingers and velvet voice carries you to Rio de Janeiro and evoke the smooth mood and the seductive rhythm in every track.

Elias made a sincere tribute not only to Brazil but all his talented composers Vinicio de Moraes, Milton Nascimento, Jobim these pioneers of the bossa nova and glorious and timeless themes such Garota de Ipanema , Agua de beber, Chega de saudade , Dindi , March Waters, Brazil, Black Orpheus or One Note Samba are some of the most emblematic titles of that febrile land so filled of charm and mystery. —Herman Gomez Pardo

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Pat Metheny | Question and Answer

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Guitar, Jazz, Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny | Question and Answer – [Nonesuch, 1989]

Pat Metheny - Question and Answer

This album is a long jam of about half-and-half jazz standards and Metheny compositions. Great performance – great musicians. The sound gives you a feeling of being right there as it happens. It’s recorded in only one day, and I know…that fact does not sound promising, but you must remember: These musicians are leading figures in modern jazz for a reason and they can definitely pull it off – This is perfect proof! Metheny, Holland and Haynes are extremely alert, you can definitely tell that this is something they’ve been doing their entire lives.

The standards “Solar,” “All The Things You Are,” and Metheny’s “Three Flights Up” are very up-tempo, but still beautifully laid back in performance – no rushing or overplaying. “Three Flights Up” is played in over 300 bpm but the melody on guitar is very relaxed and doubled with a vibraphone-like sound (possibly an instant effect,) very beautiful. “H&H” is an entertaining piece (nice bass solo.)

As far as I’m concerned, this isn’t a typical Metheny composition – the solos are played over a blues form, while the theme itself is played over an usual (sort of progressive) form – the simple idea of the ending is great! There are a couple of nice ballads, too. “Never Too Far Away” is a definite highlight. The authentic sounds of the whole recording will give you a warm chill. I wish more of my jazz albums would sound like this. —Patrik Lemberg | Finland

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