Album Interview: Eliane Elias: Time And Again
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Author: Peter Quinn
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Musicians: |
Marc Johnson (b) |
Label: |
Candid |
Magazine Review Date: |
September/2024 |
Media Format: |
CD, LP, DL |
Catalogue Number: |
CD/LPCND33421 |
RecordDate: |
Rec. date not stated |
If Eliane Elias’ remarkable 2021 album of duets with Chucho Valdés and Chick Corea,
From the gorgeous changes of album opener ‘At First Sight’ to the deep sense of regret expressed in the plaintive ‘Too Late’, the music-making on
Elias touchingly dedicates ‘Falo do Amor’ to her granddaughter, Lucy, “who brings so much beauty, love, and joy to my life”, while the reflective ‘How Many Times’ features wonderful contributions from vibist Mike Maineiri and guitarist Bill Frisell. There’s also a magnificent duet with fellow Brazilian musician Djavan, performing ‘Sempre’, a song Elias composed specifically for him. First recorded as an instrumental ballad on bassist Marc Johnson’s outstanding 2012 ECM album

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