Illusions (Eliane Elias album)

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Illusions
Illusions by Eliene Elias.jpg
Studio album by
Eliane Elias
Released1986
RecordedOctober 22–24, 1986
StudioRPM Studios, New York City
Genre Jazz
Length59:29
Label Denon Records CY-1569
Producer Christine Martin, Eliane Elias
Eliane Elias chronology
Amanda
(1985)		Illusions
(1986)		 Cross Currents
(1987)
Professional ratings
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Illusions is the first album featuring Brazilian jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias as a leader. [4] The record was released in 1986 on the Denon label. [5] [6] [7]

Contents

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic noted "Eliane Elias' debut as a leader ... finds her abandoning the electric keyboards in favor of acoustic piano. A fine start to a significant solo career."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Choro"Amilton Godoy5:41
2."Through the Fire" David Foster, Tommy Keane, Cynthia Weil 6:05
3."Illusions"Eliane Elias7:09
4."Moments"Eliane Elias5:53
5."Falling in Love with Love" Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart 6:23
6."Iberia"Eliane Elias10:26
7."Loco Motif"Eliane Elias5:41
8."Sweet Georgie Fame" Blossom Dearie, Sandra Harris5:43
9."Chan's Song" Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock 5:43
Total length:59:29

Personnel

Chart performance

Illusions peaked at #1 Radio & Records in September 1987 on the Contemporary Jazz chart. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Yanow, Scott. "Eliane Elias -- Illusions". AllMusic.com . Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  2. ↑ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (1998). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on Compact Disc. Penguin Books. p. 462. ISBN   9780140513837 . Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  3. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2004). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz. Virgin. p. 272. ISBN   978-1-85227-183-1 . Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "Jazz on Denon". Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 26 December 1987. p. 54. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Eliane Elias – Illusions". discogs.com . Retrieved 2015-09-11.
  6. ↑ "Eliane Elias – Illusions". Amazon. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
  7. ↑ Yurochko, Bob (2001). A Short History of Jazz. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 246. ISBN   9780830415953 . Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  8. ↑ Official website
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