Dreamer (Eliane Elias album)

Dreamer
Studio album by
Eliane Elias
ReleasedMay 4, 2004
StudioAvatar, New York City
GenreContemporary Jazz
Length53:23
LabelBluebird
ProducerEliane Elias, Marc Johnson, Steve Rodby
Eliane Elias chronology
Brazilian Classics
(2003) 		Dreamer
(2004) 		Around the City
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[2]

Dreamer is the sixteenth studio album by Brazilian jazz pianist Eliane Elias. It was released on May 4, 2004 by Bluebird.[3] This is the second release on the Bluebird label supported by a full orchestra, with arrangements by conductor Rob Mathes.[4]

Reception

John Bush of Allmusic stated "Her solos, though beautiful and contemplative, are short and usually hug the shore. As an overall musician, Elias has sure instincts when playing or singing, and compensates for her lack of vocal strength by rarely lingering on her notes." A Billboard's reviewer commented, "It's a tasteful album, made so by Elias' seductive, husky vocals, the subtle string orchestration and an overall Brazilian feel."[5] Dave Gelly of The Guardian added, "Superficially, this is a vocal-and-piano album - ballads and bossas with light rhythm accompaniment, plus added colour from a string section - but the minute perfection of touch, timbre and timing sets it apart."[6] Christopher Loudon of JazzTimes wrote, "Elias’ piano work on these 11 tracks is as effortlessly elegant as ever."[7]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Call Me"Tony Hatch4:10
2."Baubles, Bangles And Beads"Alexander Borodin, George Forrest, Robert Wright5:00
3."Photograph (Fotografia)"Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ray Gilbert3:45
4."Movin' Me On"Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson4:08
5."So Nice" (Samba de Verão)Paulo Valle, Marcos Valle, Norman Gimbel5:13
6."That's All"Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes5:39
7."Tangerine"Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger6:42
8."Dreamer" (Vivo Sonhando)Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees3:32
9."Time Alone"Eliane Elias6:38
10."Doralice"Antonio Almeida, Dorival Caymmi2:57
11."A House Is Not a Home"Burt Bacharach, Hal David5:20
Total length:53:23

Personnel

Chart positions

Chart (2004) Peak
position
French Albums (SNEP)[8] 37
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[9] 74

References

  1. ^ Bush, John. "Eliane Elias -- Dreamer". AllMusic.com. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  2. ^ Cook, Richard (2006). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. Penguin. p. 392. ISBN 978-0-14-102327-4. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. ^ Bragonier, J. Robert (May 23, 2004). "Eliane Elias: Dreamer". All About Jazz. allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
  4. ^ Wilkins Jr., Woodrow (19 February 2004). "Dreamer by Eliane Elias". Jazz Review. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Music Billboard Picks". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 36 15 May 2004. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  6. ^ Gelly, Dave (3 July 2004). "Jazz CD of the week: Eliane Elias, Dreamer". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  7. ^ Loudon, Christopher (September 1, 2004). "Eliane Elias: Dreamer". JazzTimes. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  8. ^ "Lescharts.com – Eliane Elias – Dreamer". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Ultratop.be – Eliane Elias – Dreamer" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 December 2021.