A Long Story Eliane Elias is the sixth studio album by Brazilian jazz artist Eliane Elias.[2][3] The record was released in 1991 via Manhattan Records label.
| A Long Story | ||||
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| Released | 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Latin jazz | |||
| Length | 49:22 | |||
| Label | Manhattan Records CDP 7 95476 2 | |||
| Producer | Jim Beard, Eliane Elias | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Reception
editScott Yanow of Allmusic gave this album a negative review, stating "Eliane Elias is a very talented acoustic pianist whose style at times hints at Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, but sounds quite individual. Unfortunately, this set is extremely lightweight. Most numbers have Elias doubling on synthesizers, with over half of the selections also including her wordless vocals; her voice is average at best. The tunes are moderately pop-ish without being memorable and Elias' piano playing is secondary to the weak melodies (all but "Let Me Go" are her originals) and so-so grooves. Eliane Elias is capable of so much better. Fortunately, there are many better Elias recordings available than this misfire."
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Eliane Elias, except track 10 written by Eliane Elias and Chico Novarro.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Back in Time" | 5:09 |
| 2. | "A Long Story" | 5:04 |
| 3. | "Horizonte" | 5:04 |
| 4. | "Just Kidding" | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Life Goes On" | 5:41 |
| 6. | "The Nile" | 6:26 |
| 7. | "Get It" | 4:19 |
| 8. | "Just for You" | 4:55 |
| 9. | "Karamuru" | 6:36 |
| 10. | "Let Me Go" | 2:21 |
| Total length: | 49:22 | |
Personnel
edit- Eliane Elias – piano, synthesizer, vocals (tracks 1–7, 10), arrangements
- Anthony Jackson – bass (tracks: 5)
- Jeff Andrews – bass (tracks: 6 9)
- Lincoln Goines – bass (tracks: 2 4 7)
- Marc Johnson – bass (tracks: 1 3 8)
- Dave Weckl – drums (tracks: 4 7)
- Peter Erskine – drums (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 8, 9)
- Jon Herington – guitar (tracks: 1 2 3 5 6 8)
- Mino Cinelu – percussion (tracks: 1 2 3 5 6 8 9)
- Othello Molineaux – steel drums (tracks: 9)
- Bob Berg – tenor saxophone (tracks: 6 7 9)
- Mark Ledford – vocals (tracks: 1 4 6 7)
References
edit- ^ "Eliane Elias -- A Long Story". AllMusic.com. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Hound, Music (1998). MusicHound Jazz: The Essential Album Guide. Schirmer Trade Books. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-8256-7253-8. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Roberts, John Storm (1999). Latin Jazz: The First of the Fusions, 1880s to Today. Schirmer Books. p. 238. ISBN 978-0-02-864681-7. Retrieved 18 November 2021.