Eliane Elias is a renowned Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, and composer, celebrated for her distinctive blend of bossa nova, samba, and jazz. Born on March 19, 1960, in São Paulo, Brazil, she exhibited prodigious musical talent from an early age, leading to her professional debut at just 17. Elias gained international recognition after moving to New York City, where she joined the jazz supergroup Steps Ahead. She has released numerous acclaimed albums, earning multiple Grammy Awards, and is revered for her virtuosic piano skills, sultry vocals, and innovative fusion of jazz with Brazilian rhythms.