Brazilian jazz pianist, vocalist
Eliane Elias' 2011 Concord Picante debut
Light My Fire is a romantic and sultry affair that showcases her knack for traditional bossa nova tunes as well as few inspired covers. Joining
Elias here are a few special guests including Brazil legend
Gilberto Gil, who sings on three tracks, as well as singer
Amanda Brecker (
Elias' daughter with trumpeter
Randy Brecker) who appears on "Toda Menina Baiana." Also backing
Elias are a bevy of talented individuals, including producer/bassist
Marc Johnson, guitarist
Oscar Castro-Neves, percussionists
Rafael Barata and
Paulo Braga, and trumpeter
Brecker. Along with
Elias' slow-burn take on
the Doors' title track, she delivers a stylish version of "My Cherie Amour," adds her own lyrics to trumpeter
Kenny Dorham's "Stay Cool," and even delves into
Paul Desmond's classic "Take Five." ~ Matt Collar