Pieces of a Dream
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Pieces of a Dream
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Comprised of bassist Cedric Napoleon, drummer Curtis Harmon, and keyboardist James Lloyd, Pieces of a Dream were founded in 1975 in Philadelphia when the principal members were all teenagers. Originally somewhat jazz-oriented, Pieces of a Dream have mostly emphasized R&B, although they usually include a few jazz numbers in their performances. Grover Washington, Jr. produced their first three albums (all for Elektra during 1981-1983); they have since recorded for Manhattan and Blue Note. Saxophonist Ron Kerber became a member in the 1990s, preceding the four varied releases that appeared throughout the decade. A collection appeared at the turn of the century, but the band proved to still be going strong with 2001's Acquainted with the Night and 2002's Love's Silhouette. No Assembly Required was released in 2004 on Cleveland's Heads Up label, followed by 2006's Pillow Talk, also on Heads Up. ~ Scott Yanow, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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| Pieces Of A Dream | |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, United States |
| Genres | Jazz Contemporary jazz Funk |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | Heads Up International |
| Website | http://www.piecesjazz.com |
| Members | |
| James Lloyd Curtis Harmon |
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| Past members | |
| Tracy Hamlin Cedric Napoleon Bob Baldwin Ron Kerber Eddie Baccus Jr. Michael Antonio Thornton Norwood Young Benjie Porecki Cherie Mitchell |
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Pieces of a Dream is an American R&B/jazz group from Philadelphia. The group was formed in 1976 by bassist Cedric Napoleon, drummer Curtis Harmon, and keyboardist James Lloyd. At the time, the three were all teenagers. The group based their name on “Pieces of Dreams,” a Michel Legrand tune recorded by Stanley Turrentine that the group performed.
Tracy Hamlin, was the group's lead vocalist from 2002 to 2005 and is featured on two of the albums, Love Silhouette and No Assembly Required.[1]
Former lead singer Norwood Young was featured on the E! Cable channel's 2007 television program, High Maintenance 90210.
Eva Cassidy sung lead vocals on two songs on Goodbye Manhattan: the ballad, "Have a Little Faith" and the title track.
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Discography
Albums
- 'Pieces Of A Dream (1981)
- We Are One (1982)
- Imagine This (1983)
- Joyride (1986)
- Makes You Wanna (1988)
- 'Bout Dat Time (1989)
- In Flight (1993)
- Goodbye Manhattan (1994)
- Pieces (1997)
- Ahead to the Past (1999)
- Acqainted with the Night (2001)
- Love Silhouette (2002)
- No Assembly Required (2004)
- Pillow Talk (2006)
- Soul Intent (2009)
Compilation appearances
- The Weather Channel Presents: The Best of Smooth Jazz
- Blue Note Trip: Jazzanova (2005)
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