★★★★★
In the Moment is Pieces of a Dream's 20th album, released as the Philadelphia-based outfit is celebrating its 37th year as a group, and here the band shows that it still has plenty of interesting musical ideas. While most of the tracks on In the Moment reflect Pieces' signature grooving urban-jazz sound, the group mixes things up with a satisfying variety of styles and moods...
- jazztimes.com
2014-01-07
★★★★★
The members of Pieces of a Dream have been performing together for more than 30 years - a fact that I find amazing only if viewed from an R&B standpoint rather than a jazz standpoint. Jazz musicians often perform in more than one group - both as leaders and sidemen - so the fact that one or more persons can leave the band without that development creating the headlines or upheaval that follows when a lead singer leaves a pop group is not really all that surprising...
- www.soultracks.com
2010-12-07
★★★★★
Pieces of a Dream, around for 25 years now, has changed with the times, as it must, and the band brings fresh and contemporary talent to its latest with guitarist Ronny Jordan, vocalist Maysa Leak and saxophonists Gerald Albright and Kenny Blake. Acquainted With the Night signals a new beginning for the veteran group, which is now signed to Heads Up, whose founder, Dave Love, leaves his mark as executive producer...
- www.jazztimes.com
2010-02-19
★★★★★
In a career that spans nearly 30 years, Pieces of a Dream has remained true to the adage: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Their latest effort, No Assembly Required, merges the seasoned songwriting skills of charter and founding members James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon with the talents of some newer members of the roster...
- www.jazzreview.com
2009-06-08
★★★★★
Original compositions and lovely smooth jazz delivery by the group Pieces of a Dream make LOVE'S SILHOUETTE on of this summer's finest entries for listening pleasure. The listening audience will enjoy the solo work. There are 14 songs in the collection, one of which is the classic standard sung by Tracy Hamlin titled "My Funny Valentine" written by Richard Rogers & Lorenz Hart. The majority of songs are composed by James Lloyd...
- www.jazzreview.com
2009-06-08
★★★★★
Pieces of a Dream gives the jazz listening audience an enjoyable collection with its NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. This topnotch group continues to release fine jazz journeys for the listeners who like their jazz creative and enjoyable. The collection contains eleven songs. Among the songs are found such memorable pieces as "It's Go Time," "Devotion," "Swerve," "On Her Wings," "Summer," "No Assembly Required," and "Lunar Lullaby." For those who enjoy Pieces of a Dream, this is a must-have CD...
- www.jazzreview.com
2009-06-08
★★★★★
The contemporary jazz group Pieces of a Dream have been delighting loyal listeners with their polished blend of smooth jazz, pop, and soul musical offerings for more than three decades. Their sleek new all-instrumental release on the Heads Up International label is titled "Soul Intent," and ranks as one of their all-time finest recordings. The co-founding members, keyboardist James K. Lloyd and drummer Curtis Harmon, have returned to their musical roots to keep things fresh and innovative...
- www.jazzreview.com
2009-06-08
★★★★★
Pieces of a Dream, early pioneers in smooth jazz, celebrate their 25th anniversary of recording with the new CD release, ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT. 12 selections of new material, performed beautifully! This is smooth jazz at its finest. Selections include "Ru Ready," "Night Vision," "On That Note...," "Upside Down," "Off The Hook," "Brand Nu Start," "Acquainted With The Night," "Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To...
- www.jazzreview.com
2009-06-07
★★★★★
When I first learned that I would be reviewing this CD, I can't tell you how honored I felt! Being the proud owner of several Pieces projects, I'm also very happy to see that these true heavyweights in smooth jazz are as consistent as ever. You just can't go wrong with these guys. Thick and rich melodies, catchy hooks, superb vocals, and talkative horns mark this latest offering from the dynamic duo & company...
- www.jazzreview.com
2009-06-07
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