Eliana Pittman

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

jazz, bossa nova, carimbó, sambalanço, mpb

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Eliana Pittman is a renowned Brazilian singer and actress who began her artistic journey in 1961 alongside her stepfather, the American saxophonist Booker Pittman. Together, they performed jazz and bossa nova standards in various Rio de Janeiro nightclubs, laying the foundation for her successful career both in Brazil and internationally. During the 1970s, she achieved major hits such as "Das Duzentas para Lá", "Abandono", "Sinhá Pureza", and "Mistura de Carimbó", earning her the title of "Queen of Carimbó" due to the massive popularity of the latter tracks.

Throughout her career, Pittman has shared stages with legendary international performers such as Sammy Davis Jr. and appeared on television in the United States on Jerry Lewis's program, while also touring extensively across Europe and the Americas. Her musical collaborations and connections within the Brazilian scene are extensive; in the late 1960s, she invited Geraldo Azevedo to Rio de Janeiro to accompany her in the show "Positivamente Eliana". Over the decades, she expanded her artistic footprint into musical theater, acting in productions like the hit 2007 musical "7" alongside Zezé Motta and Rogéria.

Demonstrating enduring vitality in her career, she returned to the recording studio after a 17-year hiatus to release the 2019 album "Hoje, Ontem e Sempre", featuring interpretations of works by artists like Gilberto Gil and Chico César. In 2020, she collaborated with Claudette Soares and Doris Monteiro on the album "As Divas do Sambalanço", further cementing her legacy in Brazilian popular music. More recently, she performed at the 2023 Prêmio Sim à Igualdade Racial alongside contemporary artists including Linn da Quebrada and MC Soffia.