Illusions (Eliane Elias album)
# Illusions (Eliane Elias album)

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD | |
| The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz | |

Illusions is the first album featuring Brazilian jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias as a leader. The record was released in 1986 on the Denon label.

## Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic noted "Eliane Elias' debut as a leader ... finds her abandoning the electric keyboards in favor of acoustic piano. A fine start to a significant solo career."

## Personnel

* Eliane Elias – piano
* Stanley Clarke – bass (1,2)
* Lenny White – drums (1,2)
* Eddie Gómez – bass (3-9)
* Al Foster – drums (4-6,8,9)
* Steve Gadd – drums (3,7)
* Toots Thielemans – harmonica (4,9)

## Chart performance

Illusions peaked at #1 Radio & Records in September 1987 on the Contemporary Jazz chart.

