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. Shortly thereafter her solo career began, resulting in over twenty albums to date.
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
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 – percussion Mark Egan, Will Lee – bass Jeff Mironov, Barry Finnerty – guitar Sadao Watanabe – alto saxophone Cyro Baptista – percussion
Production Paul D'Innocenzo – cover photography
Chart performance Amanda peaked at #1 Radio & Records on the Contemporary Jazz chart.
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