Born on the 19th March 1960 in São Paulo, Brazil, Elias started learning to play the piano at the age of seven, and was transcribing solo portions of her parents’ jazz records by the age of twelve.
After studying for six years (and teaching by the age of fifteen) at Brazil’s prestigious Free Centre of Music Apprenticeship, she continued her classical education with Amilton Godoy and Amaral Vieria. She was also the protégé of Vinicius de Moraes, lyricist and songwriting partner of Antonio Carlos Jobim, a huge influence on Elias' work, and master of the Brazilian bossa nova movement. By the time she was seventeen years old she was touring with the best bossa nova composers and interpreters, composing her own pieces and performing at jazz clubs regularly.
Elias then moved to New York and studied privately with Olegna Fuschi at the Julliard School of Music, eventually joining jazz supergroup Steps Ahead (whose members included Eddie Gomez, Michael Brecker, Peter Erskine, and Mike Mainieri).
Her first live instrumental recording, Eliane Elias Plays Live, was recorded in Amsterdam on the 31st May 2002, and digitally released in the USA in 2010.
Elias lives in New York City with her husband, bassist Marc Johnson.
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The classical tradition meets the spontaneity of jazz through the virtuosic playing of Brazil-born and New York-based pianist Eliane Elias. A former member of jazz ensemble Steps Ahead, Elias has continued to explore two distinct musical streams through her solo recordings and her performances since the mid-'80s. In 1993, she became one of the few artists to release jazz and classical albums simultaneously. In a review of a concert in her homeland, Brazil magazine praised Elias for "her dazzling right-hand runs, executed often at frightening speeds. Her command of the keyboard was total. Her harmonic sensibility caused a sense of wonderment."
Elias may have inherited at least some of her musical talents from her mother, Lucy, a classical pianist who often played jazz records in the family home. After studying for six years at the Free Center of Music Apprenticeship in São Paulo, she continued to study classical technique with Amilton Godoy and Amaral Vieira. By her teens, Elias was composing her own pieces and performing in jazz clubs. While touring in Europe in 1981, she met jazz bassist Eddie Gomez and was encouraged to travel to New York. Arriving in the Big Apple the following year, she studied privately with Olegna Fuschi at the Juilliard School of Music. Elias' professional career received a boost when she was invited to join Steps Ahead, a jazz "supergroup" featuring Michael Brecker, Peter Erskine, Mike Manieri, and Eddie Gomez. She recorded one album with the group -- Steps Ahead -- in 1983. Shortly after leaving Steps Ahead, Elias began collaborating with trumpet player Randy Brecker, whom she subsequently married but later divorced. Their sole duo album, released in 1985, was named after their daughter Amanda. The following year, Elias launched her career as a bandleader. Since then, she's alternated tours with two different trios, one featuring drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Gomez and the other featuring drummer Erskine and her current husband, bassist Marc Johnson. Elias has also performed with a third trio, featuring Johnson on bass and Satoshi Takeishi on drums.
She signed with Blue Note in 1989, and released her debut for the label, So Far So Close, the same year with a slew of guests. While most of her recordings have been instrumental, Elias introduced her soft but coarse vocals on her 1990 album Eliane Elias Plays Jobim, and has employed vocals on occasion ever since. Her 1995 album Solos and Duets featured a brilliantly executed duet with Herbie Hancock. In addition to working periodically with Toots Thielemans' Brasil Project, Elias has served as musical director for Gilberto Gil's group. While she continued to record for the rest of the '90s, it was 2000's Impulsive! that proved one of the largest surprises in her career as she collaborated with conductor and arranger Bob Brookmeyer leading the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra. In 2002 she left Blue Note for RCA's Bluebird label, where she debuted with Kissed by Nature, a primarily vocal album, and followed it up with the lovely Dreamer in 2004. Elias released Around the City in 2006, a collection of primarily vocal tracks that moved ever further into pop territory, covering music by Santana, Bob Marley, and even Beck. It was her final album for Bluebird.
She returned to Blue Note for 2007's Something for You: Elaine Elias Sings & Plays Bill Evans, fronting a trio with Johnson (who played with Evans) and drummer Joey Baron. In 2009, she issued what many have argued is her finest recording, Bossa Nova Stories, fully engaging her Brazilian heritage in bossa and samba and illustrating her singular jazz instincts as a pianist. In 2010, Savoy Records issued Timeless Eliane Elias, a compilation of tracks culled from her mid-'80s recordings Illusions and Cross Currents. In late 2010, Elias signed with Concord; in the late spring of 2011 she released Light My Fire, her debut set on the label. A year later, Elias paired with bassist Marc Johnson for the instrumental ECM date, Swept Away. In 2013, Elias paid homage to trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker with I Thought About You: A Tribute to Chet Baker. ~ Craig Harris & Thom Jurek, Rovi
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Eliane Elias Lyrics
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And a promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own for you and you alone
That's all, that's all
I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
And a love whose burning light will warm the winter's night
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love, time can never destroy
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore, for now and evermore
That's all, that's all
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore, for now and evermore
That's all, that's all
The lyrics of Eliane Elias's "That's All" express a love that is simple yet enduring. The chorus repeats the refrain "that's all," emphasizing that the singer's love is complete and encompassing, despite not having grand material gifts to offer. The first verse establishes that the love she offers is steadfast and reliable, promising to always be present for the person she addresses. The second verse offers pastoral imagery of walks in the countryside, tied to the changing seasons and the cycles of growth and decay. The third verse acknowledges that others may offer grander promises, but the singer's love is grounded in the moment and in a deep connection between two people. The final lines make her intentions clear, asking for nothing more than the reciprocation of her love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only give you love that lasts forever
My love for you is eternal and will never fade away
And a promise to be near each time you call
I vow to always be there for you whenever you need me
And the only heart I own for you and you alone
My heart only belongs to you and no one else
That's all, that's all
All I have to offer you is my eternal love and loyalty
I can only give you country walks in springtime
I can offer you simple pleasures like taking walks in the countryside during springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
I will be there for you during difficult times and offer you comfort and support
And a love whose burning light will warm the winter's night
My love for you will bring warmth to even the coldest of nights
There are those I am sure who have told you
There are probably other people who have promised you the world
They would give you the world for a toy
They would do anything to win your affection or attention
All I have are these arms to enfold you
All I can offer you are my arms to hold you tight
And a love time can never destroy
My love for you is strong enough to withstand any challenges or obstacles
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
If you're curious about what I want in exchange for my love
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
I don't ask for much in return for my love
Say it's me that you'll adore, for now and evermore
All I ask is that you love me now and forever
That's all, that's all
That's all I want from you - your love and devotion
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan E. Brandt, Bob Haymes
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@moniqueegee4101
lyrics traduites en français:
..Je ne peux que te donner un amour qui dure pour toujours
Et une promesse d'être près de toi chaque fois que tu appelles..
Et le seul cœur que je possède est pour toi et toi seul
C'est tout.. c'est tout..
Je ne peux t'offrir des promenades à la campagne qu'au printemps..
Et une main à tenir quand les feuilles commencent à tomber..
Et un amour dont la lumière brûlante réchauffera la nuit d'hiver..
C'est tout.. c'est tout..
Il y a ceux.. dont je suis sûr.. qui vous ont dit
Ils te donneraient le monde pour un jouet..
Tout ce que j'ai.. ce sont ces bras pour t'envelopper..
Et un amour.. dont le temps ne pourra jamais détruire..
Si vous vous demandez ce que je demande en retour mon cher..
Vous serez heureux de savoir que mes demandes sont petites..
Dis que c'est moi que tu vas adorer.. maintenant et pour toujours..
C'est tout.. c'est tout..
tout ce que j'ai.. ce sont ces bras pour t'envelopper
Et un moment d'amour ne peut jamais être détruit..
c'est tout.. c'est tout..
@MarciusVeloso
As a Brazilian, I must bow to Jazz, Bossa Nova, and such incredible Brazilian musician and interpreter Eliane Elias.
@samuelphillips360
This song is amazing. I discovered it three days ago, and have been playing it non-stop.
@roisin252
Gets me that way too....can’t get enough of it.
@kathyreiners6833
❤
@suelifelsky4525
Ela é especial,gente vive no mundo perturbado demais,quando escutar voz da Eliane ,
minha alma descansa ,ela é maravilhosa .
@redt4056
A fan of her songs, This is one of my favorite songs. Nice to hear in these crazy times.
@namari9307
Her voice feels like christmas so calm and soothing
@larrykubeczka1454
this is music...soft..warm..heartfelt...simply outstanding rendition...
@SomdeSempre
Eliane Elias é uma cantora e pianista excelente. Este álbum particularmente é especial. Pena que a gente não consiga ouvir por aqui o "Time Alone" que é a melhor falixa do álbum.
@JosephLibatique
"I can only give you love that lasts forever. That's all." Great words to remember by. I like this rendition.