Eliane Elias' captivating album, Love Stories, is a masterful blend of Brazilian jazz, bossa nova, and vocal jazz, woven together with the smooth, sultry tones of Latin jazz. Released on 30 August 2019 via Concord Jazz, this 43-minute masterpiece takes listeners on a journey of love, passion, and devotion.
With a tracklist that includes timeless classics such as 'A Man And A Woman', 'Baby Come To Me', and 'Come Fly With Me', alongside Elias' own compositions like 'Bonita' and 'Little Boat', Love Stories is a testament to the artist's skill in crafting a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. The poignant 'Angel Eyes' and the haunting 'Silence' showcase Elias' ability to convey emotion through music, while 'The Simplest Things' and 'The View' demonstrate her capacity for crafting infectious, laid-back grooves.
Throughout the album, Elias' voice is the perfect accompaniment to the lush instrumentation, transporting listeners to a world of sophisticated elegance and refinement. With Love Stories, Eliane Elias has created a work that is at once a tribute to the jazz greats and a deeply intimate expression of her own artistry, making it an essential listen for fans of jazz, bossa nova, and beyond.