Eliane Elias

Multi-GRAMMY® and Multi-LATIN GRAMMY® Award–winning pianist, singer, composer, and arranger Eliane Elias is one of the most distinctive and influential artists in jazz and Brazilian music. Renowned for her instantly recognizable sound, she unites virtuosic jazz piano, classical refinement, and the sensual lyricism of her Brazilian heritage into a style that is uniquely her own. Her 2026 release AO VIVO captures Elias in peak form, revealing the brilliance, rhythmic fire, and expressive depth that have defined her international career. Whether delivering dazzling piano improvisations or the intimate warmth of her vocals, she brings to the stage a rare combination of technical mastery, elegance, and charismatic presence. The New York Times praised her live performance as “a celebration of the vitality of a culture overflowing with life and natural beauty.” With 33 albums, over 2.5 million records sold, and performances in 82 countries, Elias has earned four GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Awards and 14 nominations across five categories. Several of her albums have debuted at #1 on the Billboard Jazz and World Music charts, and her global reach includes nearly 500 million Spotify streams. A four-time Gold Disc Award recipient, a three-time Best Vocal Album of the Year winner in Japan, and the 2018 Edison Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, Elias continues to captivate audiences worldwide. As Jazziz writes, she is “a citizen of the world” and “an artist beyond category.”