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There are but a few contemporary jazz ensembles that can boast of having more than 20 solid years of hits in their discographies. However, Pieces of a Dream, celebrating 30 years of funky jazz with Pillow Talk, have done just that. The powerhouse contemporary jazz combo -- which can always be depended upon to provide all the right party grooves and the sublime essence of smooth jazz -- reinvents itself on 12 songs that feature sexy riffs, infectious grooves, and the compelling vocals of Ramona Dunlap. Led by acclaimed funkmeisters keyboardist James Lloyd and drummer Curtis Harmon, "House Arrest," an instrumental song with a house-style beat, opens the set. The danceability of "House Arrest" is what makes this song so happening. On "Triflin'," "Those Three Words," and "Your Love," vocalist Ramona Dunlap examines the visual rhymes that weave their way through the group's collaborations. On "Triflin'," a song she co-wrote with Lloyd and Cherie Mitchell, her style is somewhat reminiscent of Lalah Hathaway and Jill Scott, but the synchronicity is all her own. Her scats and raps are right in line with the background vocals of Cherie Mitchell. "Sincere" features the exemplary sax work of Tony Watson, while "Attitude" sets Lloyd's complex piano lines and Watson's full-bodied sax riffs against a hip-hop backbeat. "Teresa" is a beautiful midtempo ballad dedicated to Lloyd's wife. His gorgeous piano melody is a metaphor of beautiful emotions. The title track closes the set with the flair of melodic jazz-pop. If you go for this style with its sexy edge and catchy hooks, you'll find plenty of new signature riffs and harmonies here. Pieces of a Dream have taken a fresh approach to their sound, and their craft is solidly defined. There is a creative fit that will put you "In That Mood" to make great "Pillow Talk." ~ Paula Edelstein
Audio Mixer: Martin Walters.
Recording information: Big Time Audio, Dallas, TX; Boom Camp Studios, Reading, PA; From Above Music, Youngstown, OH.
Photographer: John Secoges.
Pieces of a Dream: Ramona Dunlap (vocals); James Lloyd (piano, keyboards, programming); David Dyson (bass guitar); Curtis Harmon, Eddie Baccus, Jr.
Personnel: Todd Parsnow (guitar, acoustic guitar); David Cullen (guitar); Greg Riley, Eddie Baccus, Jr. (saxophone); Curtis Harmon (keyboards, drums, percussion, programming, background vocals); Martin Walters (programming); Cherie Mitchell (background vocals).
Additional personnel: Cherie Mitchell, Scott Mann (vocals); Tony Watson Jr. (saxophone); Bernie Sims (keyboards); David Cullen, Todd Parsnow.
JazzTimes (p.150) - "They've had a long time to perfect their alternately smooth, funky and ballad-driven instrumental music, and they've become damn perfect at it." Pillow Talk Music | List Price | $18.98 (You save $5.93) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz Instrument CDs, Smooth, Jazz, Enhanced CD | | Label | Heads Up | | Orig Year | 2006 | | All Time Sales Rank | 22634  | | CD Universe Part number | 7042185 | | Catalog number | 3105 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 28, 2006 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Curtis Harmon; James Lloyd | | Personnel | Curtis Harmon - keyboards, drums, percussion, programming, background vocals Martin Walters - programming Greg Riley Eddie Baccus Jr. - saxophone
Also: Todd Parsnow, David Cullen, Tony Watson Jr., Cherie Mitchell, Bernie Sims, Scott Mann |
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