Around the City
Eliane Elias · 2004
53 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of Brazilian rhythms and jazz harmonies that invites listeners to explore urban landscapes and emotional depths.
Top tracks — play these first
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Running Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Oye Como Va — This track is a reimagining of the classic Tito Puente song, highlighting Elias's skillful piano work and rhythmic prowess while bridging cultural sounds.
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Around the City — The title track features intricate melodies and sophisticated arrangements that encapsulate the essence of urban life and musical diversity.
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Chiclete Com Banana — This lively tune showcases a playful interaction between vocals and instrumentation, embodying the joyful spirit of Brazilian music while demonstrating Elias's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends Brazilian rhythms with jazz harmonies, showcasing strong musicianship but lacks a cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms that reflect Brazilian music, particularly in tracks like 'Oye Como Va' and 'Tropicalia'.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response patterns between instruments, creating a conversational dynamic throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for dancing
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- gradual peaks that invite engagement
- inviting rhythms for lively evenings
- playful melodies for upbeat moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek heavy introspective themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album contributed to her growing reputation in jazz and Brazilian pop.
- Career context
- By 2004, Eliane Elias had established herself as a prominent figure in the jazz world, with 'Around the City' being her sixth studio album. This release followed her successful 2001 album 'Dreamer', marking a continued exploration of Brazilian music infused with jazz elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Pat Metheny· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
- 1 Running Start here 3:50
- 2 Oye Como Va 4:15
- 3 Around the City 4:30
- 4 Jammin' 5:32
- 5 Segredos (Secrets) 4:17
- 6 We're So Good 4:43
- 7 Tropicalia 4:23
- 8 Slide Show 4:18
- 9 A Vizinha Do Lado (The Next Door Neighbor) 3:04
- 10 Save Your Love for Me 4:01
- 11 Chiclete Com Banana 3:10
- 12 Another Day 4:59
- 13 Segredos (Secrets), Part 2 2:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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