Light My Fire (Eliane Elias album)
Light My Fire is the twenty-first studio album by Brazilian jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias. It was released on May 31, 2011 by Concord Picante. On this record she performs mostly Brazilian songs, but also adds a couple of jazz standards and one or two famous rock and pop compositions.[6] The Elias's song "What About the Heart (Bate Bate)" received a Grammy nomination for "Best Brazilian Song" in September 2011.
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| Released | May 31, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | Avatar Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 54:29 | |||
| Label | Concord Picante | |||
| Producer | Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| All About Jazz |  [2] |
| The Guardian | [3] |
| Jazzwise | [4] |
| Tom Hull | B+[5] |
Reception
Matt Collar of Allmusic wrote, "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."[7]
Charles J. Gans of The Press of Atlantic City stated, "Light My Fire" showcases her talents as a four-tool player—singer, pianist, arranger and songwriter—with a romantic collection of classic Brazilian songs, American pop and jazz standards set to Brazilian grooves, and original tunes... Elias' personal Brazilian jazz blend shines through on her own compositions with lyrics in both Portuguese and English".[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rosa Morena" | Dorival Caymmi | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Stay Cool" | Kenny Dorham, Eliane Elias | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Aquele Abraço" | Gilberto Gil | 5:18 |
| 4. | "Light My Fire" | John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison | 5:38 |
| 5. | "Isto Aqui O Que É" (Silver Sandal) | Ary Barroso | 4:00 |
| 6. | "My Chérie Amour" | Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder | 4:31 |
| 7. | "Toda Menina Baiana" | Gilberto Gil | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Bananeira" | João Donato, Gilberto Gil | 3:28 |
| 9. | "Made in Moonlight" | Eliane Elias, Gonzaguinha | 5:12 |
| 10. | "Turn to Me (Samba Maracatú)" | Eliane Elias | 3:39 |
| 11. | "Take Five" | Paul Desmond | 5:13 |
| 12. | "What About the Heart (Bate Bate)" | Eliane Elias | 4:46 |
| Total length: | 54:29 | ||
Personnel
- Eliane Elias – piano, vocals
- Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Lawrence Feldman – flute
- Oscar Castro-Neves – acoustic guitar
- Romero Lubambo – acoustic guitar
- Ross Traut – electric guitar
- Marc Johnson – bass guitar
- Rafael Barata – drums, percussion
- Paulo Braga – drums
- Pedrito Martinez – congas
- Marivaldo Dos Santos – percussion
- Paulo Braga – percussion
- Amanda Brecker – vocals
- Gilberto Gil – vocals
References
- Collar, Matt. "Eliane Elias -- Light My Fire". AllMusic.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- Lindsay, Bruce (August 28, 2011). "Eliane Elias: Light My Fire". All About Jazz. allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- Fordham, John L (1 September 2011). "Eliane Elias: Light My Fire – review". The Guardian. theguardian.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- Quinn, Peter (July 28, 2011). "ELIANE ELIAS - LIGHT MY FIRE". Jazzwise. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- "Tom Hull: Grade List: Eliane Elias". Tom Hull. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- "Eliane Elias Is Breathtaking". rivetingriffs.com. Riveting Riffs Magazine. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- Collar, Matt. "Eliane Elias -- Light My Fire". AllMusic.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- Gans, Charles J. (June 18, 2011). "Music Review: Eliane Elias lights a fire on new album". The Press of Atlantic City. pressofatlanticcity.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.