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ELIANE ELIAS


BIO:
Elias started with the piano at age seven. She studied at the Free Center of Music Apprenticeship in São Paulo. She joined Brazilian singer/guitarist/songwriter Toquinho and poet/entertainer Vinicius de Moraes when she was 17 years old, with whom she made concert tours for three years, mainly through South America. On a tour in Europe in 1981, she met jazz bassist Eddie Gomez and was encouraged to travel to New York. After moving there, she was invited to join Steps Ahead, and recorded one album with the group in 1983. After leaving Steps Ahead, she worked with trumpet player Randy Brecker, whom she subsequently married. They recorded an album named after their daughter, "Amanda". In 1988 she was elected as "Best New Talent" by the JAZZIZ magazine poll of jazz critics. She has recorded several notable albums, including one featuring duets with Herbie Hancock. Their 1995 disc "Solos and Duets" was nominated for a Grammy[3] in the "Jazz instrumental video" category. In 1997, American musician Bob Brookmeyer dedicated a full album to his arrangements of Eliane's compositions, backed by the Danish Jazz Orchestra and published under the name of "Impulsive!",[4] which received another Grammy nomination as "Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album" in 2001.

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Multi-GRAMMY Winner Eliane Elias Returns to Bossa Nova Roots on 'Quietude' Photo Multi-GRAMMY Winner Eliane Elias Returns to Bossa Nova Roots on 'Quietude'
by Michael Major - September 06, 2022

A showcase of Eliane’s sensuous Portuguese vocals, Quietude arrives after two brilliant recordings that reveal what an adventurous, multifaceted artist she is. 2019’s Love Stories featured soft-focused classic songs and originals mostly sung in English and arranged with full orchestral momentum....

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners! Photo Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!...

Craft Recordings Honors Bill Evans With First-Ever Career-Spanning Collection Photo Craft Recordings Honors Bill Evans With First-Ever Career-Spanning Collection
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 12, 2021

This recently unearthed concert recording will also be issued as a standalone album, titled On a Friday Evening, which will be available on 2-LP, CD and digital formats, including hi-res 192/24 and 96/24. ...

City Winery Chicago Announces Los Lonely Boys, Hudson Taylor and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Los Lonely Boys, Hudson Taylor and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Tex-Mex trio Los Lonely Boys, folk-rock duo Hudson Taylor, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 15 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

City Winery Chicago Announces Dave Davies, Herb Alpert and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Dave Davies, Herb Alpert and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Dave Davies of renowned British rock band The Kinks, Grammy Award-winning jazz duo Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band The Four C Notes, folk-rock singer-songwriter Dan Tedesco, and more. The following shows...

City Winery Chicago Announces Christopher Cross, Lisa Fischer and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Christopher Cross, Lisa Fischer and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of multi-Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, Twenty Feet from Stardom's Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, award-winning Celtic quarter We Banjo 3, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday...

City Winery Chicago Announces Art Garfunkel, Macy Gray and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Art Garfunkel, Macy Gray and More
by Tori Hartshorn - October 16, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of the legendary Art Garfunkel, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Macy Gray, Grammy-nominated artist Anita Wilson, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, October 18 at noon.All tickets will be available at...

City Winery Chicago Announces Musiq Soulchild, Bobby McFerrin and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Musiq Soulchild, Bobby McFerrin and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces neo-soul/R&B innovator Musiq Soulchild, jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin (“Don't Worry, Be Happy”) and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, October 4 at noon.All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

City Winery Chicago Announces Special Holiday Show with AMERICAN IDOL Winner Kris All Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Special Holiday Show with AMERICAN IDOL Winner Kris Allen
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces a special holiday show with “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 20 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

City Winery Chicago Announces Randy Bachman, Shemekia Copeland and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Randy Bachman, Shemekia Copeland and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 11, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Canadian rocker Randy Bachman ('You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet”), a live recording of the hilarious Girls Gotta Eat podcast and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 13 at noon. All tickets will be available at c...

Taj Mahal, Charlie Hunter, & More to Play City Winery Chicago this July Photo Taj Mahal, Charlie Hunter, & More to Play City Winery Chicago this July
by Macon Prickett - July 03, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces composer and multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal, guitar virtuosoCharlie Hunter and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, July 5 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

Pedro Capó, Darrell Scott and More On-Sale at City Winery Chicago Photo Pedro Capó, Darrell Scott and More On-Sale at City Winery Chicago
by Macon Prickett - June 26, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Puerto Rican singer/songwriter Pedro Capó, Grammy nominee Darrell Scott and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 28 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

Another #1 Album from Eliane Elias With The Release Of New Album on Billboard's Tradi Photo Another #1 Album from Eliane Elias With The Release Of New Album on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Chart
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2018

Music from Man of La Mancha, the new record from multi-GRAMMY®-winning pianist/singer/songwriter Eliane Elias, debuted at #1 on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Chart and #20 on Heatseekers just one week after its release via Concord Records. This is not the first #1 Jazz Album for Elias. In 2017, her r...

Jane Lynch, James Hunter, & More to Play Chicago's City Winery Photo Jane Lynch, James Hunter, & More to Play Chicago's City Winery
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces holiday concerts with award-winning singer, actress, and comedian Jane Lynch ("Glee") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

Grammy-Winning Eliane Elias To Release MUSIC FROM MAN OF LA MANCHA Out 4/13 Photo Grammy-Winning Eliane Elias To Release MUSIC FROM MAN OF LA MANCHA Out 4/13
by Macon Prickett - March 12, 2018

Following her 2015 GRAMMY®-winning Made in Brazil and 2017's Latin GRAMMY®-winning Dance of Time, Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set for release on April 13, 2018, via Concord Jazz. Recorded with two different trios—one that finds the piano virtuoso accompanied by bassist Edd...

City Winery Chicago Announces Third Heather McDonald, Ryan Bingham, Greg Laswell & Mo Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Third Heather McDonald, Ryan Bingham, Greg Laswell & More
by Tori Hartshorn - February 13, 2018

City Winery Chicago Announces Third Heather McDonald, Ryan Bingham, Greg Laswell & More...

 Eliane Elias' 'Dance of Time' Wins Latin Grammy Award! Photo Eliane Elias' 'Dance of Time' Wins Latin Grammy Award!
by Danielle Kfare - November 17, 2017

Concord Jazz recording artist Eliane Elias won Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album for Dance of Time, released March 24, 2017. Latin GRAMMY winners were revealed last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas...

Steve Miller, Jimmie Vaughan & Charlie Musselwhite Return to The Blues Triangle Photo Steve Miller, Jimmie Vaughan & Charlie Musselwhite Return to The Blues Triangle
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2017

Jazz at Lincoln Center's 30th anniversary celebratory events include an exploration of the blues led by authorities on the blues tradition....












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