Eliane Elias, the internationally renowned Brazilian pianist, composer, and vocalist, continues to reach new heights with her 2024 album, Time and Again. Building upon her recent GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY Award-winning success, this album showcases Elias' unique blend of her Brazilian roots, jazz mastery, and a fusion of R&B and popular song influences.
Produced by her long-standing collaborators Marc Johnson and Steve Rodby, Time and Again features eight original compositions that highlight Elias' exceptional songwriting abilities. The album boasts an impressive lineup of musicians, including guitarists Conrado Goys, Marcus Teixeira, Daniel Santiago, and the legendary Bill Frisell, as well as guest appearances by vibraphonist Mike Mainieri, drummer Peter Erskine, and the background vocals of Mark Kibble. Notably, the legendary Brazilian composer and pop star Djavan graces the first single release, "Sempre."
Elias reimagines three of her previous instrumental compositions, infusing them with new lyrics, tempos, and arrangements, revealing an emotional depth influenced by her collaboration with the poet Vinícius de Moraes. The album's tracks, sung in both English and Portuguese, explore themes of love, joy, and life's transitions, with standouts like "At First Sight," "It's Time," and "How Many Times."
With Time and Again, Eliane Elias once again demonstrates her artistic ingenuity and ability to surprise listeners with her creative prowess. Her alluring vocals, masterful musicianship, and songwriting skills cement her status as the reigning queen of Brazilian jazz, delivering a landmark recording that affirms the beauty of life and invites listeners to experience her brilliant musical journey time and again.