RANDY BRECKER & ELIANE ELIAS – Amanda (1986) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Considering the talents of trumpeter Randy Brecker and his wife, pianist Eliane Elias, one would expect their 1985 collaboration to be quite worthwhile. However this out-of-print LP is a disappointment for they perform generally weak material, emphasize electronics and utilize rather dull rhythms. Brecker's tone is distorted on many of the numbers and even the presence of altoist Sadao Watanabe, tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker, bassist Mark Egan and drummer Danny Gottlieb on some selections does not save this effort. Scott Yanow

Tracklist :

1. Splash (5:22)

2. Para Nada (For Nothing) (7:09)

3. Pandamandium (6:25)

4. Samba De Bamba (8:16)

5. Amandamada (4:46)

6. Guaruja (8:51)

Credits :

Eliane Elias-piano, keyboards, flute, lead and background vocals

Randy Brecker-trumpet, electric trumpet

Michael Brecker-tenor saxophone, alto flute, background vocals

Dave Weckl-drums

Danny Gottlieb-drums

Will Lee-bass, background vocals

Manolo Badrena-percussions

Mark Egan-bass

Jeff Minorov-guitars

Sadao Watanabe-alto saxophone

Cyro Baptista-percussions

Chris Parker-drums

Barry Finnerty-guitar, background vocals