““On the title track, [Elias] is joined by the bassist Eddie Gomez and the drummer Jack DeJohnette, and the trio creates a flamenco-like flow, moving comfortably from major to minor as Ms. Elias’s elegant solo gives way to a rumbling, extended statement from Mr. DeJohnette, forceful but not overpowering.””

““Melodies, melodies, sumptuous melodies. That’s the central attraction of Eliane Elias’ new album, which also features dazzling bouts of improvisation…. One need not have any familiarity with the stage or film versions of Man of La Mancha to enjoy this excellent album, which is filled with hummable melodies and Elias’ impressive, right-hand improv flourishes.””

““A Brazilian pianist of richly shaded harmonies, Ms. Elias is equally influenced by Bill Evans and bossa nova. She is about to release Music From Man of La Mancha, which finds her immersed in the songs of an old American Broadway production based on the story of Don Quixote. Recorded in the 1990s but never released until now, the album is full of frothy repartee between Ms. Elias and two rhythm sections.””

““…an immensely lush album, a vibrant fusion of Elias’ Brazilian verve and the music’s Latin-meets-Broadway zest…””

““Elias’ governance on Music from Man of La Mancha is eclipsed only by her playing and arranging. Her intimate understanding of the tunes is balanced by imagination and taste. Thankfully, Concord is allowing jazz enthusiasts an opportunity to hear this fine recording at last.” ****”

““The musical’s most famous song, ‘The Impossible Dream,’ has been done to death but here sounds fresh and new again.””

““One listen to Elias…and you know she’s playing with a full quiver of creativity as well as a twinkle in her eye.””

““Eliane Elias is on a winning streak, and that’s saying something. She already established an individualistic voice on jazz piano for the past 37 years. In fact, having earned two GRAMMY awards in two of the last three years, Elias may be at a height of her career.””

““Concord is to be thanked for helping arrange for the release of this superb piano jazz recording that allows us to appreciate a side of Eliane Elias talent that gets overshadowed by her fine vocal jazz recordings.””

““Elias is a master of infusing improvisational virtuosity into the spirit of a song””

““Impressively strong…””

““Man of the Mancha posee renovada frescura y sobria elegancia. La pianista brasileña reinventa a un Hombre de la Mancha postrado en el olvidado. Asombra pensar que se grabó hace más de dos décadas.””

““It’s a very hot, Latin-tinged, and incredible all-instrumental jazz rendition filled with passion and fury, with different tempos, harmony, and soloing…This is an outstanding, nine-track collection of jazz songs.””