Light My Fire

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Total Tracks: 12   Total Length: 54:33

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Light My Fire

Italiana

Very talented, well done and just right not to become monotonous. Unusually rich but understated. Well put together album, rare to come by for its genre. The all music guide provides a very accurate review this time.

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Sweet...

El Raptor

Ms Elias has a sweet and sensual voice that is bound to add some awesome colors to any intimate meetings of starry eyed companions. The songs in this album are fairly well known, but with very lavish & tasteful arrangements by Ms Elias and company. If you like this, check out her "Moving Me On" album too. C'ya round campus...

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Amazing Music

Jazzbro

Eliane Elias has done it again. Light My Fire is a gorgeous and joyful musical masterpiece. Gilberto Gil joins in and elevates this release to another level. Ms Elias has truly become a citizen of the world. She also receives stellar backing from Randy Brecker on trumpet, guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves, bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Paulo Braga. Singer-songwriter and daughter Amanda Brecker sings along with Eliane and Gilberto Gil on "Toda Menina Baiana." New crew members include percussionist Marivaldo dos Santos, drummer Rafael Barata, guitarists Romero Lubambo and Ross Traut, and flutist Lawrence Feldman.

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Brazilian jazz pianist, vocalist Eliane Elias’ 2011 Concord Picante debut Light My Fire is a romantic and sultry affair that showcases her knack for traditional bossa nova tunes as well as few inspired covers. Joining Elias here are a few special guests including Brazil legend Gilberto Gil, who sings on three tracks, as well as singer Amanda Brecker (Elias’ daughter with trumpeter Randy Brecker) who appears on “Toda Menina Baiana.” Also backing Elias are a bevy of talented individuals, including producer/bassist Marc Johnson, guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves, percussionists Rafael Barata and Paulo Braga, and trumpeter Brecker. Along with Elias’ slow-burn take on the Doors’ title track, she delivers a stylish version of “My Cherie Amour,” adds her own lyrics to trumpeter Kenny Dorham’s “Stay Cool,” and even delves into Paul Desmond’s classic “Take Five.” – Matt Collar

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