JazzTimes (pp.78-79) - "Elias sings on six of the tracks, her round alto illuminating Gene Lees' enchanting words to 'Waltz for Debby' and, in Portugese, delivering an emotional 'Minha.'"
Down Beat (p.84) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Elias offers refreshing readings and thoughtful solos, abetted by the rhythm-section work of her longtime bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joey Baron."
JazzTimes (pp.78-79) - "Elias sings on six of the tracks, her round alto illuminating Gene Lees' enchanting words to 'Waltz for Debby' and, in Portugese, delivering an emotional 'Minha.'"
Personnel: Marc Johnson (bass guitar); Joey Baron (drums).
Personnel: Eliane Elias (vocals, piano); Marc Johnson (bass guitar); Joey Baron (drums).
The late Bill Evans was among the truly great pianists in the jazz pantheon. Evans's measured, introspective approach interwove classical and blues influences, was cerebral as well as deeply poignant, proving an influence on, among others, Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, and Brazilian-born jazz pianist Eliane Elias. What makes SOMETHING FOR YOU an event is the presence of bassist Marc Johnson, whose nimble, lithe playing was part of the last edition of the Bill Evans Trio; Joey Baron, who can wail with Bill Frisell and John Zorn, but is dynamically delicate here; and Elias's moderately dusky vocals gracing nearly a third of the album. Elias shares Evans's concept of graceful conciseness, never playing a barrage of notes when a few judiciously placed ones will do just fine.
The late Bill Evans was among the truly great pianists in the jazz pantheon. Evans's measured, introspective approach interwove classical and blues influences, was cerebral as well as deeply poignant, proving an influence on, among others, Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, and Brazilian-born jazz pianist Eliane Elias. What makes SOMETHING FOR YOU an event is the presence of bassist Marc Johnson, whose nimble, lithe playing was part of the last edition of the Bill Evans Trio; Joey Baron, who can wail with Bill Frisell and John Zorn, but is dynamically delicate here; and Elias's moderately dusky vocals gracing nearly a third of the album. Elias shares Evans's concept of graceful conciseness, never playing a barrage of notes when a few judiciously placed ones will do just fine.