Pillow Talk by Pieces of a Dream: CD Review
by Lee Dennis, a.k.a. SmoothLee
The exceptionally talented
super group Pieces of a Dream, celebrating 30 years of funky jazz
have released their latest CD entitled Pillow
Talk.
This is the latest in a long list of
contemporary jazz releases by this group and I have been very impressed with the
sound quality of the tracks on this CD.
Click to hear MP3
samples of each song on Pillow
Talk by Pieces of a Dream.
Although this is essentially an instrumental CD
vocal contributors on the project include Ramona Dunlap, Cherie Mitchell and
Scott Mann among others.
The
vocals seem to be just right to accompany the music. Very rich and soulful, and
delivered with confidence yet still mellow too. All at the same time. True, the occasional vocals enhance the
music, but on this CD the music is what really makes the project special.
The group is led by
acclaimed keyboardist James Lloyd, and drummer Curtis Harmon into a stirring
opening track entitled House Arrest. A very groovable tune that will at the very
least have you tapping your toes.
From there the listener
is treated to a buffet of simply fantastic music making Pillow Talk one of those
CD's that's good any time you just need to put on some music and pour yourself
a glass of your
favorite wine and mellow out a bit.
One that goes great with a fireplace, your favorite bottle of
wine and your significant other.
Overall I think Pillow Talk is an outstanding
release. What I call, must have music. I give it two thumbs up. Even the casual
smooth jazz fan will appreciate and enjoy Pieces of a Dream's very nice mix of smooth and
funky style.
A real pleasure to listen to
as none of the tracks on it leave you disappointed.
The standout tunes and SmoothJazz247.com
favorites on Pillow Talk are Foward Emotion [track 2], Wake Up Call [track 6], and
In That Mood [track 9]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got
Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 8, Those 3 Words.
Very nice!
Release Notes:
Pieces of a Dream originally released Pillow
Talk on March 28, 2006 on the Heads Up record label.
CD track list follows:
1. House Arrest
2. Foward Emotion
3. Triflin'
4. Sincere
5. Sailing
6. Wake Up Call
7. Teresa
8. Those 3 Words
9. In That Mood
10. Attitude
11. Your Love
12. Pillow Talk
To listen to samples of each song on Pillow
Talk by Pieces of a Dream go to:
Pieces
of a Dream CD - Pillow Talk Samples
Lee Dennis, a.k.a. "SmoothLee" is an AVID music fan, smooth jazz in particular, and in addition to writing CD Reviews for
I Love Smooth Jazz.com
can also be heard during his
radio show which airs daily online at Smooth Jazz 24/7
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