Eliane Elias
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Pianists · b. 1960

Eliane Elias

Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, arranger and songwriter (born 1960)

Born
19 March 1960
São Paulo
Country
Brazil
Active
1981–
Record labels
Concord Records, Denon
Discography
30 albums

Biography

Eliane Elias is a jazz musician who plays piano, drum kit, musical keyboard and voice. Eliane Elias was born on 19 March 1960 in São Paulo. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and pop music. Record labels: Concord Records and Denon. The discography here lists 30 albums, from “Illusions” (1986) to “Ao Vivo” (2026). Honours include Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album and Steinway artist.

Eliane Elias (born 19 March 1960) is a Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, composer and arranger.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Illusions 1986 Cross Currents 1988 · DENON So Far So Close 1989 · Blue Note Eliane Elias Plays Jobim 1990 · Something Else Records A Long Story 1991 · Manhattan Fantasia 1992 · Blue Note Paulistana 1993 · Capitol Records Solos and Duets 1995 · Blue Note Impulsive ! 1997 · Stunt Records The Three Americas 1997 · Blue Note Eliane Elias Sings Jobim 1998 · Blue Note Everything I Love 2000 · Blue Note Kissed by Nature 2002 · Bluebird Dreamer 2004 · Bluebird Around the City 2006 Something for You - Eliane Elias Sings & Plays Bill Evans 2008 · Blue Note Bossa Nova Stories 2009 · Blue Note
Eliane Elias Plays Live 2010
On the Classical Side 2010 Plays Live 2010 · Live · Blue Note Light My Fire 2011 · Concord Picante I Thought About You (A Tribute to Chet Baker) 2013 · Concord Jazz Made in Brazil 2015 · Concord Jazz Dance of Time 2017 · Concord Jazz Music From Man of La Mancha 2018 · Concord Jazz Love Stories 2019 · Concord Jazz Mirror Mirror 2021 · Candid Quietude 2022 · Candid Time and Again 2024 · Candid Ao Vivo 2026 · Candid Records, Inc.

Also plays on

Albums where Eliane Elias is credited as a sideman

1983 Steps Ahead — Steps Ahead piano
1985 Amanda — Randy Brecker & Eliane Elias keyboard, background vocals, membranophone, lead vocals, flute
1992 The Brasil Project — Toots Thielemans piano
1993 Motion Poet — Peter Erskine piano
1995 Double Rainbow: The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim — Joe Henderson piano
1995 Abandoned Garden — Michael Franks piano, arranger

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Eliane Elias play?

Eliane Elias is known for playing piano, drum kit, musical keyboard and voice.

When and where was Eliane Elias born?

Eliane Elias was born 19 March 1960 in São Paulo.

What are Eliane Elias's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Illusions (1986), Cross Currents (1988), So Far So Close (1989), Eliane Elias Plays Jobim (1990) and A Long Story (1991).

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