Kissed by Nature is the fifteenth studio album by Brazilian jazz artist Eliane Elias. It was released on September 24, 2002 via RCA and Bluebird Records labels.[3] The record contains two bonus track remixes produced by popular Brazilian DJ group Bossacucanova.
Reception
Alex Henderson of Allmusic wrote "Kissed by Nature is her first RCA release. For the most part, this is a vocal album, although Elias does get in some likable solos -- and this time, she emphasizes relaxed, laid-back Brazilian pop-jazz. Kissed by Nature is essentially Brazilian easy listening, although it isn't bloodless elevator Muzak; even at her most commercial, Elias probably has too much substance and integrity for the average smooth jazz/NAC station. One thing she doesn't have is a great voice. While Elias is an excellent pianist, her voice is undeniably thin -- as a vocalist, she doesn't have a fantastic range by any means. But despite Elias' obvious limitations as a singer, her vocals (some in English, some in Portuguese, and some wordless) are pleasant enough on caressing pop-jazz originals like "A Volta," "Balancê," and the title track."[4]
Track list
- Kissed By Nature – 5:29
- A Volta – 5:49
- Manhattan – 4:19
- Apareceu – 5:21
- Pererê – 4:50
- Where Did You Go – 4:34
- Balancê – 4:56
- Djavan Medley (Fato Consumado/Dobrado) – 5:27
- October – 5:32
- September – 4:34
- Luar – 4:27
- Kissed By Nature (Remix, Bossacucanova) – 4:42
- Balancê (Remix Bossacucanova) – 4:48
Credits
- Artwork – Mark Tavern
- Bass, producer – Marc Johnson
- Drums, percussion – Joey Baron (tracks: 1 2 7 9 10 11), Paulo Braga (tracks: 3 4 5 6 8)
- Executive producer – Christine Martin
- Guitar – Paulo André Tavares (tracks: 3)
- Photography – Danny Miller
- Piano, vocals, producer – Eliane Elias
- Tenor saxophone – Rick Margitza (tracks: 9 10)
- Trumpet, flugelhorn – Randy Brecker (tracks: 9 10)
- Written by – Djavan (tracks: 8), Eliane Elias (tracks: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13), Lucy Elias (tracks: 3)
