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Eliane Elias: Time And Again

By Edward Blanco
September 15, 2024
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Internationally-renowned Brazilian jazz pianist and vocalist

Eliane Elias

piano and vocals
b.1960

" data-original-title="" title="">Eliane Elias presents her third recording on the Candid label—and the 32nd release of her long and distinguished career—on the innovative and creative Time and Again, a collection of eight new original sambas, which feature her piano, keyboards and singing in both English and Portuguese. As Mark Wexler, head of Candid Records states, "With each recording, Elaine proves she has no boundaries and showcases her mastery of song, musicianship and vocalese. She is an artist for all seasons and we're thrilled to present her Time and Again."

In bringing the music to life, Elias records in various formats with a host of musicians, 15 in all, spread throughout the album. These include drummer

Peter Erskine

drums
b.1954

" data-original-title="" title="">Peter Erskine and bassist

Marc Johnson

bass
b.1953

" data-original-title="" title="">Marc Johnson along with various special guests such as guitarist

Bill Frisell

guitar, electric
b.1951

" data-original-title="" title="">Bill Frisell, percussionists

Marivaldo dos Santos

percussion

" data-original-title="" title="">Marivaldo dos Santos and

Davi Vieira

vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Davi Vieira, plus vibraphonist

Mike Mainieri

vibraphone
b.1938

" data-original-title="" title="">Mike Mainieri, among others.

We are all familiar with the phrase "love at first sight" and that is exactly what Elias expresses in the opening "At First Sight," with a beautiful melodic tune telling the story of that special feeling of falling in love. In a special dedication to the singer's granddaughter "Falo do Amor," (I Talk About Love), Elias sings the lyric in Portuguese and plays the piano with the vibrancy we are used to hearing from her. Johnson and Erskine do the honors on the exquisite "It's Time," a buoyant light samba featuring

Mark Kibble

vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Mark Kibble, who lends a little help on background vocals. This is one of the highlights of the set.

Special guests Mainieri and Frisell showcase their talents on the smooth-styled ballad "How Many Times," while Brazilian vocalist

Djavan

guitar
b.1949

" data-original-title="" title="">Djavan makes an appearance in a delightful duet with Elias on the brief but standout piece "Sempre," as both vocalists sing in Portuguese while the leader takes to the keyboards in one of the finest tunes of the album. The Brazilian grooves continue on the delightful "A Volta" (The Return) and "Making Honey," which feature

Edu Ribeiro

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Edu Ribeiro on the drums and Kibble once again on background vocals. Elias adds some nice solo moments on the piano in a sprite and perky tune dripping with sweetness.

The slow and somber finale track, "Too Late," is a love ballad reflecting the emotions and feelings of regret, knowing a relationship is over. To that point, the singer delivers a humble vocal performance filled with much beauty and a touch of sadness. Nevertheless, the down-tempo nature of the last track does in no way detract form the joyful and all-around appealing sound of the album. Whether one is a fan of the Brazilian genre or not, Elias' Time and Again is without question one of the most pleasurable and enticing vocal jazz albums one will encounter without regret.

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Track Listing

At First Sight; Falo Do Amor; It's Time; How Many Times; Sempre (feat. Djavan); A Volta; Making Honey; Too Late.

Personnel

Eliane Elias

piano and vocals

Marc Johnson

bass

Mike Mainieri

vibraphone

Bill Frisell

guitar, electric

Marivaldo dos Santos

percussion

Davi Vieira

vocals

Mark Kibble

vocals

Edu Ribeiro

drums

Cuca Teixeira

drums

Peter Erskine

drums

Marcelo Mariano

bass, electric

Conrado Goys

guitar

Daniel Santiago

guitar

Marcus Teixeira

guitar, acoustic

Djavan

guitar

Additional Instrumentation

Djavan: voice.

Album information

Title: Time And Again | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Candid Records

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