''Dreamer'' is the sixteenth studio album by Brazilian jazz pianist

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. It was released on May 4, 2004 by

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. This is the second release on the Bluebird label supported by a full orchestra, with arrangements by conductor

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Reception

John Bush of

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stated "Her solos, though beautiful and contemplative, are short and usually hug the shore. As an overall musician, Elias has sure instincts when playing or singing, and compensates for her lack of vocal strength by rarely lingering on her notes." A ''

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s reviewer commented, "It's a tasteful album, made so by Elias' seductive, husky vocals, the subtle string orchestration and an overall Brazilian feel." Dave Gelly of ''

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'' added, "Superficially, this is a vocal-and-piano album - ballads and bossas with light rhythm accompaniment, plus added colour from a string section - but the minute perfection of touch, timbre and timing sets it apart." Christopher Loudon of ''

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'' wrote, "Elias’ piano work on these 11 tracks is as effortlessly elegant as ever."

Track listing

Personnel

* Eliane Elias – piano, vocals *

Michael Brecker Michael Leonard Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13, 2007) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was awarded 15 Grammy Awards as both performer and composer. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of M ...

– tenor saxophone *

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– vibraphone * Guilherme Monteiro – guitar *

Oscar Castro-Neves Oscar Castro-Neves (May 15, 1940 - September 27, 2013), was a Brazilian guitarist, arranger, and composer who is considered a founding figure in bossa nova. Biography He was born in Rio de Janeiro as one of triplets and formed a band with his br ...

– guitar * Marc Johnson – bass guitar * Paulo Braga – drums *

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– backing vocals * Martee Lebow – backing vocals *

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