Bossa Nova Stories sumptuous appeal as a pianist and her skill for subtle, cozy arrangements, Elias seems the living, breathing extension of the oxymoronic plush minimalism that defines bossa nova." Ken Dryden of Allmusic stated "Eliane Elias returns to the music of her native Brazil with this collection of bossa nova favorites, though there are a few American standards and pop songs recast as bossa novas as well. The pianist has grown in confidence as a vocalist over the course of several CDs, developing a sexy yet never overdone style that beautifully complements the music. With her husband Marc Johnson (who has also
Bossa Nova 2001 Bossa Nova 2001 Bossa Nova 2001 is the seventh studio album by Japanese pop band Pizzicato Five. It was released on June 1, 1993 by the Nippon Columbia imprint Triad. Following the house music-oriented "Sweet Pizzicato Five" the previous year, "Bossa Nova 2001" signalled a return to the group's 1960s and 1970s-influenced pop style, mixed with elements of alternative dance. "Bossa Nova 2001" is the last album to feature Keitarō Takanami on guitars, as he quit the group shortly before the release of their follow-up album "Overdose". Several of the album's tracks were later featured on the US compilations "Made