Illusions (Eliane Elias album) explained

Illusions
Type:	studio
Artist:	Eliane Elias
Cover:	Illusions by Eliene Elias.jpg
Released:	1986
Recorded:	October 22–24, 1986
Studio:	RPM Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	59:29
Label:	Denon Records CY-1569
Producer:	Christine Martin, Eliane Elias
Chronology:	Eliane Elias
Prev Title:	Amanda
Prev Year:	1985
Next Title:	Cross Currents
Next Year:	1987

Illusions is the first album featuring Brazilian jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias as a leader.^[1] The record was released in 1986 on the Denon label.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic noted "Eliane Elias' debut as a leader ... finds her abandoning the electric keyboards in favor of acoustic piano. A fine start to a significant solo career."

Personnel

• Eliane Elias – piano
• Stanley Clarke – bass (1,2)
• Lenny White – drums (1,2)
• Eddie Gómez – bass (3-9)
• Al Foster – drums (4-6,8,9)
• Steve Gadd – drums (3,7)
• Toots Thielemans – harmonica (4,9)

Chart performance

Illusions peaked at #1 Radio & Records in September 1987 on the Contemporary Jazz chart.

Notes and References

1. Jazz on Denon . . 26 December 1987 . 54 . 18 November 2021 . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. . en.
2. Web site: Eliane Elias – Illusions . . 2015-09-11.
3. Web site: Eliane Elias – Illusions . Amazon . 2015-09-11.
4. Book: Yurochko . Bob . A Short History of Jazz . 2001 . Rowman & Littlefield . 9780830415953 . 246 . 30 October 2019 . en.