Eliane Elias - The Three Americas (1997)
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Vocal Jazz / Latin Jazz | Label:Blue Note Records | ASIN: B000005H6X | RS.com

"My intention for this recording is not only to present some of the innumerable sounds and rhythms of North, Central and South America but also to capture the musical essence of each America and combine their various rhythms and sounds to beat as one heart." - Eliane Elias


that combine the best of her native music with the American straight-ahead jazz tradition, usually utilizing the standard acoustic piano trio format. Her previous CD, "Solos and Duets," found her improvising eloquently by herself and holding her own with piano legend Herbie Hancock.

This time, she has expanded her format, both in terms of performing with a larger ensemble and in terms of absorbing musical influences from throughout North, South, and Central America, as the CD title implies. For example, Gil Goldstein plays accordian on "Chorango," recalling a tango from Argentina, and flutist Dave Valentin lends his Puerto Rican heritage to several others. Oscar Castro-Neves guests on acoustic guitar on a pair of Antonio Carlos Jobim-Vinicius de Moraes tunes. All of the other tunes save one are Elias originals.

What makes this album a success is that Elias is able to combine these various influences into a remarkably cohesive whole. The program is consistently passionate and enjoyable.

Tracking List:
1. An Up Dawn (Backing Vocals: Edson Aparecido da Silva , Marc Johnson, Satoshi Takeishi - Vocals: Amanda Elias Brecker)
2. The Time Is Now (Voice: Manolo Badrena)
3. Caipora
4. Chorango (Accordion: Gil Goldstein - Violin: Mark Feldman)
5. Chega De Saudade
6. Crystal And Lace
7. Brigas Nunca Mais
8. Introduction To Guarani
9. O Guarani
10. Jungle Journey
11. Missing You
12. Jumping Fox

Credits:
Arranged By, Producer - Eliane Elias
Artwork By - Darcy Cloutier-Fernald
Bass [Acoustic] - Marc Johnson (2) (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 9, 10, 12)
Drums - Satoshi Takeishi (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 9, 10, 12)
Executive Producer - Christine Martin
Flute [Flutes] - Dave Valentin (tracks: 1 to 3, 6)
Guitar [Acoustic] - Oscar Castro-Neves (tracks: 1, 5, 7)
Percussion - Cafe* (tracks: 1, 3, 6, 7) , Manolo Badrena (tracks: 2, 9, 10)
Photography - Lisa Peardon
Piano - Eliane Elias (tracks: 1 to 6, 8 to 12)
Vocals - Eliane Elias (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10)
Written-By - A.C. Jobim* (tracks: 5, 7) , A.C. Gomes* (tracks: 9) , Eliane Elias (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8, 10 to 12) , V. De Moraes* (tracks: 5, 7)

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