ELIANE ELIAS - LATIN JAZZ STAR - NOSPR

With the release of her new recording TIME AND AGAIN, internationally renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias proves again that she’s a multi-faceted, groundbreaking artist who continues to reach new heights in a brilliant career spanning decades. Straight off her last two albums, which earned GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY Awards, plus multiple nominations, inTIME AND AGAIN,she gives us a unique blend of her Brazilian roots informed by her mastery of jazz, R&B and alternative pop. 

Born in Brazil, Elias’ musical talents began to show at an early age. She started studying piano at age seven and at a 12 was transcribing solos from the great jazz masters. By the time she was 15, she was teaching piano and improvisation at one of Brazil’s most prestigious schools of music.  Her performing career began in Brazil at age 17, working with Brazilian singer/songwriter Toquinho and the great poet Vinicius de Moraes, who was also Antonio Carlos Jobim’s co-writer/lyricist. In 1981, she headed for New York and in 1982 landed a spot in the acclaimed group Steps Ahead. Her first solo album release was a collaboration with Randy Brecker in 1984 entitled Amanda and in 1986 Eliane was signed to Blue Note Records.

Eliane the composer and songwriter has already been recognized by her peers for her timeless melodies and skillful arranging as witnessed by her Latin GRAMMY nomination in 2011 for Best Brazilian Song and the GRAMMY nominated Impulsive, an album of her compositions arranged for big band by the legendary Bob Brookmeyer. Additionally, Eliane’s songs have been covered by a variety of jazz luminaries. 

The music on TIME AND AGAIN reflects the same level of artistry and ingenuity Elias has demonstrated throughout her career. She surprises us time and again with her creative ability, this time, producing an entire album of her own compositions with lyrics in English and Portuguese.

Over the course of her distinguished career, Eliane Elias has consistently displayed the ability to integrate the many artistic roles she takes on.  With her 2022 GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winning album Mirror Mirror, she showcased her mastery of the piano and improvisation in a collection of duets with Chucho Valdés and Chick Corea.  With 2023’s GRAMMY and LATIN GRAMMY nominated follow up Quietude, her intoxicating vocals took center stage singing Brazilian standards. With this latest album, her songwriting skills are once again in the forefront showcasing her alluring voice and masterful musicianship, cementing her status as the reigning queen of Brazilian jazz!  This is another landmark recording marking Eliane Elias’ brilliant musical journey.  Through her music one comes to the profound affirmation that life is beautiful.

With now 32 albums and over 2.5 million albums sold to date, Eliane Elias has a strong presence on Spotify with almost 500 million streams and over 33 million Spotify listens of her song “Little Paradise.”  She has toured 77 countries, is a four-time Gold Disc Award recipient, a three-time Best Vocal Album winner in Japan and winner of the 2018 Edison Lifetime Achievement Award in Holland to name a few accolades.  Her 2019 and 2021 albums (Love Stories and Mirror Mirror) were both voted “Downbeat’s Best Album of the Year - Masterpiece” and as most of her previous releases, her recordings hit #1 on the jazz charts worldwide. Eliane has received eleven GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominations, in 5 different categories with two GRAMMYS and two Latin GRAMMY Award wins to date. 

The concert at NOSPR in Katowice is an excellent opportunity to encounter refined jazz art of the highest order, but without forgetting the Latin, crisp harmonies and at the same time the roots of Eliane Elias' music. Her soothing vocals delight music lovers around the world, spiced up by the fact that the concert will promote her latest album. However, there will be no shortage of repertoire from her past work. We highly recommend and warmly invite you to this show.