Is Quietude a good place to start with Eliane Elias?

Yes, Quietude is recommended as a starting point for new Eliane Elias listeners. A vibrant blend of Brazilian rhythms and jazz nuances, infused with warmth and lyrical intimacy. By the time Eliane Elias released 'Quietude' in October 2022, she was already an established figure in the jazz world. This album marked her return after a strong series of releases, including her Grammy-nominated work 'Dance of Time' from 2017, showcasing her growth as a composer and performer.

Quietude works well if you're into gentle peaks in emotional warmth, intimate melodies for quiet moments and steady pacing for relaxed listening.

How many songs are on Quietude?

Quietude has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Quietude

Eliane Elias · 2022

41 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of Brazilian rhythms and jazz nuances, infused with warmth and lyrical intimacy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Você e eu (You and I) Start here — This track opens the album with a gentle piano melody that sets the tone for the intimate explorations of love and connection throughout the record.
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Bahia Medley: Saudade da Bahia / Você já foi á Bahia — The medley showcases Elias's ability to weave multiple themes together, celebrating her cultural roots while demonstrating her improvisational skills.
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Brigas nunca mais (No More Fighting) — This song combines playful lyrics with a lively samba rhythm, embodying the album's central theme of reconciliation and harmony.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends Brazilian rhythms with jazz, showcasing strong composition and craftsmanship.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms, characteristic of Brazilian music, throughout its tracks.
Each track incorporates layered instrumentation, often blending piano with brass and percussion to create a rich soundscape.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

gentle peaks in emotional warmth
intimate melodies for quiet moments
steady pacing for relaxed listening
for afternoon gatherings

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy tracks
prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and innovation in her established sound.
Career context: By the time Eliane Elias released 'Quietude' in October 2022, she was already an established figure in the jazz world. This album marked her return after a strong series of releases, including her Grammy-nominated work 'Dance of Time' from 2017, showcasing her growth as a composer and performer.
Stylistic neighbors: Chick Corea· Pat Metheny· Herbie Hancock