The story of Pieces Of A Dream is a tale of destiny and
brotherhood. Picture three starry-eyed fanatical teen musicians who manage to
get discovered by Mister Magic (Grover Washington, Jr.), become teen sensations
and go on to join the pantheon of musical wonders from the "City Of
Brotherly Love" that includes Gamble and Huff, Patti Labelle, McCoy Tyner,
and The Roots. Dubbed "the Steely
Dan of Smooth Jazz" by Allaboutjazz.com and heralded by the legendary
Count Basie as "a tough act to follow" Pieces Of A Dream, remains one
of the most satisfying, exhilarating and sought-after bands in Contemporary
Jazz.
They have toured the world, sold over one million albums, and scored both
Smooth Jazz and R&B radio hits along the way. Crowned "Pioneers of
Smooth Jazz" by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Pieces Of A Dream has long been
revered for their signature fusion of Jazz, R&B, Funk, Pop and Blues. Their sweet and soulful grooves, energized
solos and organic compositions have made them a favorite on the touring circuit
and on the airwaves. Last year, founding
members, keyboardist James Lloyd and drummer Curtis Harmon celebrated the
milestone of their 40th anniversary and their feet are still on the accelerator
as they power forward to the release of their new CD Just Funkin' Around (May
26, 2017).
On their newest effort, the
band continues to prove that they are still at the top of their game and as
inspired as ever. Curtis Harmon says, "Lasting forty years in this
business confirms the fact that we are truly blessed. When you have fans that
support you for as many years as our fans have, you can't help but want to give
them the best you've got and that's what we've tried to do." James Lloyd
adds, "There is no stopping us now! In addition to the responsibility we
feel towards our fans, Curtis and I also feel a duty to help the younger and
future generations of Jazz to reach and exceed their goals the way the late,
great Grover Washington Jr. did for us."
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