Illusions (Eliane Elias album)
| Illusions | ||||
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| Studio album by Eliane Elias | ||||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | October 22, 1986 — October 24, 1986 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Jazz, Latin Jazz | |||
| Length | 59:29 | |||
| Label | Denon Records CY-1569 | |||
| Producer | Christine Martin, Eliane Elias | |||
| Eliane Elias chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
Illusions is the second studio album by Brazilian jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias. The record was released in 1986 via Denon Records label.[2][3] This record is Elias's first album as a band leader.
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. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Choro" | Amilton Godoy | 5:41 |
| 2. | "Through the Fire" | David Foster / Tommy Keane / Cynthia Weil | 6:05 |
| 3. | "Illusions" | Eliane Elias | 7:09 |
| 4. | "Moments" | Eliane Elias | 5:53 |
| 5. | "Falling in Love with Love" | Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers | 6:23 |
| 6. | "Iberia" | Eliane Elias | 10:26 |
| 7. | "Loco Motif" | Eliane Elias | 5:41 |
| 8. | "Sweet Georgia Fame" | Blossom Dearie | 5:43 |
| 9. | "Chan's Song" | Herbie Hancock / Stevie Wonder | 5:43 |
| Total length: | 59:29 | ||
Selected personnel
- Stanley Clarke – Bass
- Eliane Elias – Composer, Piano, Primary Artist, Producer
- Al Foster – Drums
- Steve Gadd – Drums
- Eddie Gomez – Bass
- Christine Martin – Producer
- Toots Thielemans – Harmonica
- Lenny White – Drums
Chart performance
Illusions peaked at #1 Radio & Records in September 1987 on the Contemporary Jazz chart.[4]
References
- ↑ Yanow, Scott. "Eliane Elias -- Illusions". AllMusic.com. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Eliane Elias – Illusions". discogs.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
- ↑ "Eliane Elias – Illusions". amazon.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
- ↑ Official website
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