Now based in New York, Eliane Elias was born in Sao Paolo and grew up as a child prodigy on the piano during the 60's when Bossa Nova was conquering the world. Following the critically acclaimed Blue Note album "Eliane Sings and Plays Bill Evans" and 2 sold out shows at London's famed Ronnie Scott's in May, this album is a collection of Bossa Nova classics and bossa interpretations of some other classic songs performed with an all-star band of completely new recordings. Eliane is simply one of the world's great jazz pianists and her voice suits the Bossa Nova style perfectly. She is now one of the foremost interpreters of this style of music and this album is one of the best and most sought-after from the whole range of 50th anniversary releases this year.
Product Details
Bossa Nova Stories
Audio CD: 0 pages (2009-01-13)
Publisher: Blue Note Records
Label: Blue Note Records
Studio: Blue Note Records
Average Customer Review: based on 28 reviews
Sales Rank in Music: #1756
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Summary: Bossa Nova Stories-Elaine Elias 2010-01-09
Comment: It took three weeks to arrive but I did get it in time to deliver as a Christmas gift.
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Summary: LOVE "OCEAN'S ROAR, A THOUSAND DRUMS" 2009-12-03
Comment: I'M A LONG-TIME, AVID JAZZ AND BRAZILIAN MUSIC-LOVER AND DRUMMER, RAISED IN THE LA AREA. I'VE ALWAYS APPRECIATED GREAT MUSIC. BUT THIS - ELIANE ELIAS CD, BOSSA NOVA STORIES, IS ONE OF THE BEST CDS I'D EVER PURCHASED, AND RE-PURCHASED FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS! I'VE BEEN LISTENING - IN AWE - OF THE FANTASTIC MUSICIANSHIP OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAND. AND TOOTS THIELMANS - WOW! BEAUTIFUL! WONDERFUL INTROS AND ENDINGS TOO!! I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT THIS CD - AND THE REALLY, REALLY SUPER-NICE VOICE AND PIANO PLAYING BY ELIANE ELIAS - NOTHING OVER- OR UNDERSTATED! JUST PERFECT!! AND - HOW NICE SHE SINGS IN ENGLISH AND IN PORTEUGESE -- GREAT BALANCE! I GET CHILLS AND WARMTH LISTENING TO THESE WONDERFUL TRACKS! RIGHT UP THERE WITH MILES "JAZZ TRACKS" COLTRANES "BALLADS" ALBUM, AND STAN GETZ WITH CHARLIE BYRD "DESIFINADO" ALBUM
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Summary: Excellent CD. 2009-10-24
Comment: I love this CD. I listen to it in my car all the time.
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Summary: bossa nova stories by elaine elias 2009-09-17
Comment: If you like the background music in the hotels you will love this. Love the samba,mellow jazzy sound.
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Summary: Boring and uninspired 2009-08-26
Comment: I am sorry. I don't see what other people find great about this album. I thoroughly enjoyed her earlier album Something for You: Eliane Elias Sings & Plays Bill Evans, but I was disappointed when I bought this album.