''Brazilian Classics'' is a compilation album by Brazilian jazz pianist

Eliane Elias Eliane Elias (born 19 March 1960) is a Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, composer and arranger. Biography Elias was born in São Paulo, Brazil, on 19 March 1960. She started studying piano when she was seven, and at age twelve she was transcribing ...

. It was recorded from December 1989 to October 1997 and initially released on September 16, 2003, by

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. The release contains 16 songs taken from her previous eight studio albums. The album was re-released in 2006.

Reception

Matt Collar of

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stated, "While it would have been nice for Blue Note to include some rarities or alternate takes, as it stands Brazilian Classics works as a fitting representation of Elias' take on her home country's unique sound." Joshua Weiner writing for ''

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'' commented, "...''Brazilian Classics'' is an appealing listen, thematically unified and impeccably produced. The hardcore jazz fan may do better with Elias's ''Plays Jobim'' album, from which many of the best tracks with Gomez and DeJohnette are taken. But bossa nova fanatics, or maybe those wishing for a warm Brazilian breeze in the dead of winter, will enjoy this generous selection of Elias's work."

Track listing

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* {{Authority control 2003 albums Eliane Elias albums 2000 albums Blue Note Records albums Vocal jazz albums