Amanda (album)
Amanda is a collaborative studio album by Brazilian jazz artist Eliane Elias and trumpeter Randy Brecker, her then husband. The record was released in 1985 via the Passport Jazz label. The album is dedicated to their daughter, Amanda Elias Brecker.[2][3] Shortly thereafter her solo career began, resulting in over twenty albums to date.[4][5]
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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | February–March 1985 | |||
| Studio | Secret Sound Studios, Sound Ideas Studios | |||
| Genre | Jazz, Latin | |||
| Label | Passport Jazz PJ 88013 | |||
| Producer | Randy Brecker & Eliane Elias | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic gave the album a negative review, stating "Considering the talents of trumpeter Randy Brecker and his wife, pianist Eliane Elias, one would expect their 1985 collaboration to be quite worthwhile. However this out-of-print LP is a disappointment for they perform generally weak material, emphasize electronics and utilize rather dull rhythms."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Splash" | Miles Davis | 5:21 |
| 2. | "Para Nada (For Nothing)" | Elias | 7:09 |
| 3. | "Pandamandium" | Elias | 6:24 |
| 4. | "Samba De Bamba" | Elias | 8:16 |
| 5. | "Amandamada" | Elias | 4:45 |
| 6. | "Guaruja" | Simon Jeffes | 8:51 |
Personnel
- Eliane Elias – piano, vocals, flute, arrangements, compositions, keyboards of all kinds.
- Randy Brecker – trumpet, electric trumpet, arrangements.
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Dave Weckl – drums
- Danny Gottlieb – drums
- Manolo Badrena – percussions
- Mark Egan, Will Lee – bass
- Jeff Minorov – guitars
- Sadao Watanabe – alto saxophone
- Cyro Baptista – percussions
Chart performance
Amanda peaked at #1 Radio & Records on the Contemporary Jazz chart.[6]
References
- Yanow, Scott. "Randy Brecker / Eliane Elias -- Amanda". AllMusic.com. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- "Randy Brecker & Eliane Elias – Amanda". discogs.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
- "Randy Brecker & Eliane Elias – Amanda". amazon.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
- "About Eliane Elias". mtv.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
- Jazz Journal International. Billboard Limited. 1986. p. 20. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- Official website
