Eliane Elias Plays Live
Eliane Elias · 2010
70 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A vibrant live showcase blending Brazilian rhythms with intricate jazz improvisation, showcasing Elias's virtuosity and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just Friends Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush piano lines and captivating rhythmic interplay, encapsulating Elias's signature blend of jazz and Brazilian influences.
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Bowing To Bud — A tribute to Bud Powell, this track highlights Elias's technical prowess and deep respect for jazz history while maintaining her unique stylistic flair.
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Desafinado — As one of the longest tracks on the album, 'Desafinado' showcases Elias’s improvisational skills and her ability to draw out the emotional core of classic bossa nova.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album presents solid jazz compositions with skilled performances but lacks a strong cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- The final track is a medley that transitions through multiple themes, creating a dynamic conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- extended improvisations that evolve
- intimate live performance atmosphere
- reflective moments for quiet listening
- engaging solos with rich textures
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, upbeat tracks
- seek high-energy party vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Live album showcasing Elias's artistry, often appreciated by dedicated fans.
- Career context
- By the time Eliane Elias released 'Plays Live' in 2010, she was already an established artist, known for her unique fusion of Brazilian music and jazz. This album came as a follow-up to her critically acclaimed studio album 'Something for You' (2009), further solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Pat Metheny· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
- 1 Just Friends Start here 10:30
- 2 Bowing To Bud 10:49
- 3 If You Could See Me Now 5:36
- 4 Have You Met Miss Jones 10:47
- 5 Embraceable You / But Not For Me / Jazz Influence / Who Knows 6:37
- 6 Peggy's Blue Skylight 8:01
- 7 Desafinado 18:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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