Eliane Elias: Jobim Centennial Celebration
About This Event
Eliane Elias, a Brazilian pianist and singer active in New York's jazz scene, performs a Jobim Centennial Celebration at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Her piano-led arrangements and sung interpretations, rooted in Brazilian tradition and filtered through a New York jazz practice, frame a program honoring the centennial of composer Antônio Carlos Jobim.
About the Artists
Eliane Elias: Jobim Centennial Celebration
“The Brazilian singer-pianist continues to astonish with a new live album. Hands down, one of the finest and strongest jazz pianists touring and recording today is Eliane Elias. In addition to being a spectacularly gifted player, she has enormous charm, is admirably sensitive and has a lovely singing voice.
Eliane Elias
Eliane Elias, a captivating force in the world of jazz, enchants audiences with her extraordinary skills as both a pianist and vocalist. Hailing from Brazil, she has seamlessly woven her roots into the vibrant tapestry of New York City's jazz scene, gracing the stage of iconic venues such as the Iridium.
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Antônio Carlos Jobim, often called Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose writing helped define bossa nova by bringing samba rhythm into conversation with cool-jazz harmony.