Brazilian Classics
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]
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| Released | September 16, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | December 1989 — October 1997 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 72:39 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Eliane Elias, Randy Brecker, Johnny Chance | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Reception
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
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Passarim" | Antônio Carlos Jobim | 5:11 |
| 2. | "Chega de Saudade" |
| 3:50 |
| 3. | "Carioca Nights (Noites Cariocas)" | Jacob do Bandolim | 5:09 |
| 4. | "Garota de Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema)" |
| 3:53 |
| 5. | "Milton Nascimento Medley" |
| 7:50 |
| 6. | "Waters of March / Água De Beber" | Jobim | 4:46 |
| 7. | "One Note Samba" | Jobim | 4:25 |
| 8. | "Crystal and Lace" | Eliane Elias | 4:13 |
| 9. | "Jazz 'n' Samba (Só Danço Samba)" |
| 2:07 |
| 10. | "Brazil (Aquarela do Brasil)" | Ary Barroso | 4:59 |
| 11. | "Illuminados" |
| 3:10 |
| 12. | "Jet Samba (Samba do Avião)" | Jobim | 5:14 |
| 13. | "Wave" | Jobim | 3:45 |
| 14. | "Black Orpheus (Manhã De Carnaval)" | Luiz Bonfá | 6:40 |
| 15. | "Dindi" | Jobim | 5:46 |
| 16. | "O Polichinelo (Clown)" | Heitor Villa-Lobos | 1:38 |
| Total length: | 72:39 | ||
References
- Collar, Matt. "Eliane Elias -- Brazilian Classics". AllMusic.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- "Brazilian Classics". Amazon. 2003. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- Weiner, Joshua (7 December 2003). "Eliane Elias: Brazilian Classics album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2 November 2022.