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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."
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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
Pieces Of A Dream Pillow Talk Songs


Pieces Of A Dream Pillow Talk Album Track Listing



Windows MediaRealAudio Media1.House Arrest
Windows MediaRealAudio Media2.Forward Emotion
Windows MediaRealAudio Media3.Triflin'
Windows MediaRealAudio Media4.Sincere
Windows MediaRealAudio Media5.Sailing
Windows MediaRealAudio Media6.Wake Up Call
Windows MediaRealAudio Media7.Teresa
Windows MediaRealAudio Media8.Those 3 Words
Windows MediaRealAudio Media9.In That Mood
Windows MediaRealAudio Media10.Attitude
Windows MediaRealAudio Media11.Your Love
Windows MediaRealAudio Media12.Pillow Talk

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Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars) 3 stars

1 star Disappointed
I am very disappointed.I think there is one cut on this CD that I like. It's nothing about this CD that has anything to do with Pillow talk unless you are shouting at each other. The title is all wrong. Clearly Grover Washington's guidance is missing. I don't think I will buy their music again.
Submitted by Pat1071 (Brookhaven, PA, USA) Verified Buyer
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3 stars Take away.
Ive have not listened to cd yet .I am taking to Trinidad.
Submitted by sbt_amour2k6 (NEW JERSEY) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Tony Watson Jr is great!
Tony Watson Jr is the new kid on the block! At only 24 years of age he has a sound that soothes ones soul and delights the ear! He sounds great on this cd! For those who are looking for him he is on tracks: 2,5,7,9,10. He also co-wrote track 9 In That Mood. While Eddie Baccus is great, this kid is a rising star, and gives pieces a new sound.
Submitted by John (Cleveland,Ohio)
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