Eliane Elias

Brazilian Jazz Virtuoso

Eliane Elias masterfully blends her Brazilian roots with sophisticated jazz and classical influences, delivering captivating performances as both a pianist and vocalist. Her music transports listeners with its warmth, rhythm, and lyrical beauty.

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About

Eliane Elias is a Grammy-winning Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, and composer known for her distinctive fusion of jazz, Brazilian music, and classical elements. Starting her musical journey early in São Paulo and later refining her craft in New York, she established herself as a formidable force in the jazz world, both as a virtuosic instrumentalist and a captivating vocalist.

Music Style

Her style is characterized by her extraordinary piano technique, often combining intricate improvisations with lush harmonies, and her alluring vocals delivered in both English and Portuguese, rich with the bossa nova and samba traditions of Brazil.

Background

Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Education: The Juilliard School
Instruments: piano, vocals
Active: 1980s-present

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