Paulistana (album)

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Paulistana
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Studio album by
Eliane Elias
ReleasedOctober 5, 1993
Genre Latin jazz
Length51:02
Label Blue Note CDP 0777 7 89544 2 2
Producer Eliane Elias
Eliane Elias chronology
Fantasia
(1992)		Paulistana
(1993)		 On the Classical Side
(1993)
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Paulistana is the eighth studio album by Brazilian jazz pianist, composer, and singer Eliane Elias. [5] The record was released on October 5, 1993 via Blue Note label. [6] The side musicians for this album include her long-time collaborators: Eddie Gomez and Marc Johnson on bass, Jack Dejohnette and Peter Erskine on drums, and Nana Vasconcelos on percussion. The vocal parts were performed by herself, her daughter Amanda Elias-Brecker, and Ivan Lins.

Contents

Reception

A reviewer of Bristol Jazz Crew stated "Her favoured piano trio is the format of choice here, with Elias keen to hint at Bill Evans, as well as showcasing her own sound, with many tracks benefitting from some soulful and rhythmic percussion. On the downside, a handful of tracks also unweildily gain some of Elias’ vocals. Not to say that her voice is bad though - in fact its limited range is heightened by the warm and sensuous tone she brings to the lyrics – but its occasional lead means that her own piano playing, her greatest asset, is at times greatly reduced. A warm and enjoyable listening experience, the recasting of these classics in a jazz format is a winning success, and Elias’ own pieces here, including the title track, are also much stronger than before, blending nicely with the well-chosen covers. And even despite the small flaws, ‘Paulistana’ is a great uplifting jazz record that sits nicely in Eliane Elias’ discography." [7] The Buffalo News review by Mary Kunz noted, "When you're as talented and good-looking a musician as she is, you can do whatever you want. Elias comes from Brazil, and her sound is rhythmic and tropical." [2]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Brazil" Ary Barroso, Bob Russell 4:59
2."Jazz Influence" (Influencia Do Jazz) Carlos Lyra 3:18
3."Paulistana"Eliane Elias4:37
4."Black Orpheus" Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria 6:38
5."Iluminados" Ivan Lins, Vítor Martins 3:11
6."Carioca Nights" (Noites Cariocas) Jacob do Bandolim 5:08
7."So in Love"Eliane Elias5:05
8."Jet Samba" (Samba Do Avião) Antônio Carlos Jobim 5:13
9."Wild Flower"Eliane Elias7:41
10."Old Companion"Cláudio Nucci2:43
11."Who Knows" (Quem Diz Que Sabe) João Donato 2:29
Total length:51:02

Personnel

Band

Production

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References

  1. ↑ Yanow, Scott. "Eliane Elias -- Paulistana". AllMusic.com . Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Kunz, Mary (18 September 1994). "IN BRIEF". The Buffalo News . Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  3. ↑ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian. The Penguin Guide to Jazz on Compact Disc. London ; New York : Penguin Books. p. 462. ISBN   978-0-14-051383-7 . Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  4. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2004). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz. Virgin. p. 272. ISBN   978-1-85227-183-1 . Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  5. ↑ Barnhart, Stephen L.; Gillespie, John (2000). Percussionists: A Biographical Dictionary. Greenwood Press. p. 105. ISBN   978-0-313-29627-7 . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Eliane Elias – Paulistana". discogs.com . Retrieved 2016-03-02.
  7. ↑ "Review: Eliane Elias - Paulistana". bristoljazzcrew. bristoljazzcrew.blogspot.ru. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
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