Eliane Elias

I’m still buzzing from Eliane Elias’s show at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival on Tuesday night. As a musician myself, I have to say - Eliane is just incredible. The way she plays keyboard is absolutely mesmerizing, and watching her with her band was like witnessing pure magic happen right in front of me. Marc Johnson was on bass, and his extended solos completely blew me away. Mauricio Zottarelli on drums and Leandro Pellegrino on guitar were both fantastic too - the four of them just clicked in this amazing way that is wonderful to see and hear. The highlight for me was when Elias said she was going to play “Desafinado” “a little differently.” What followed was this incredible journey where each musician got to really stretch out and explore, and somehow it all came together into something absolutely beautiful. I found myself leaning forward in my seat, completely absorbed. Between songs, Eliane was so charming and down-to-earth - joking about her luggage getting lost by the airline and giving sweet acknowledgments to some Brazilian jazz legends who were in the audience. It made the whole evening feel intimate despite being at a festival. I can’t remember the last time I was at a concert where the audience was so completely captivated. Four standing ovations and three encores later, I walked out feeling like I’d just experienced something truly special. What a night.

Wonderful performance.The drummer’s solo was pretty intense lol

Marvellous! Eliane lovely and divine, as always! Venue was pleasant, good food, good people, good energy.

Great show. Vocals could have been a little louder though.

The Eliane Elias show could not have been more perfect as she played almost the entire time highlighting her current and past songs. She was accompanied by her husband on bass and a fantastic drummer who came close to stealing the show with his impressive performance. Eliane is a true gem in the music world and this concert really made her work shine

The time went by too quickly! So lovely!!

It was amazing! It was a pleasure seeing her! She is super talented not to mention the band killed it!! :)

Incredible show! This woman had a ‘sick’ throat from a horrible, cold flight and still sounded a clear as a bell! Incredible piano skills and accompanying band was superb! You have to see her show to believe it! Bossa Nova represented by one of its finest!

Wonderful show. She is a bossa nova queen! Great band too!

Great artist and accompanying musicians.

Eliane’s show was fantastic! She and her ensemble are so talented. Eliane’s voice and master of the piano are outstanding and she was so warm and engaging with the audience. They all seemed so happy to be playing and with each other. Played for 90 minutes- no break. We will seek out Eliane again.

Amazing artist and pianist. Even if you don’t understand Portugués the groove the band has and especially Eliane just swept you away! At the show we went, there were sound problems in the first part of the show, Eliane took it in a humorous way but it disturbed her significantly. Also the waiters move to much between the tables during the performance, and it is disturbing to the audience. Also it was lamentable that Eliane did not came out to sign her CDs.

We adored the concert, it was riviting. Each member of the show is a master at what they do. We had an hour and a half of perfection. Thank you, thank-you for coming to Wine Country and performing for us it was a truly memorable night for both me and my husband. Deirdre and Stephen Combs Yountville, California

Eliane and her band were excellent as always, but the venue left much to be desired. We had to wait in the hot sun for 20 minutes to get in and the food took so long to get to our table that it was distracting. The cocktails were also very small.

Great venue, Birdland. The Elias/Johnson collaboration never disappoints. Almost totally Brazilian. I, personally, would have liked more of the American songbook. But that’s a small nit.

I go to see her every time she comes to NYC!!!

Best live performance ever

She’s great! The piano sounded wonderful. The bassist was outstanding as was the drummer. Anybody can. Ang a drum, but not every drummer can play them softly so they blend with the music.

Very nice surprise! Will repeat

Eliane was absolutely amazing her interaction with the crowd is so much fun and how she describes the music and were the music originated is fabulous . The rest of her band is comprised of some of the best musicians around the world. I would highly recommend seeing her .