Acquainted With the Night
Pieces of a Dream
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RU Ready | Pieces of a Dream | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Night Vision | Pieces of a Dream | 4:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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On That Note | Pieces of a Dream | 3:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Upside Down | Pieces of a Dream | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Off the Hook | Pieces of a Dream | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Brand Nu Start | Pieces of a Dream | 4:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Acquainted With the Night | Pieces of a Dream | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Theme from Mahogany | Pieces of a Dream | 3:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Saxitude | Pieces of a Dream | 4:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Trance | Pieces of a Dream | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Picture This | Pieces of a Dream | 4:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Silver Dreams | Pieces of a Dream | 3:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
Pieces of a Dream celebrates their 25th anniversary with this debut for Heads Up International, Acquainted With the Night. The Philadelphia-based band offers 12 new tracks written by co-founders James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon along with several other songwriters, including saxophonist Gerald Albright and Michael Bearden. The British acid jazz guitarist Ronny Jordan, vocalist Maysa Leak, and saxophonist Kenny Blake round out the list of stellar guest stars. Opening with "Ru Ready," the group launches into a series of musical portraits that seem to suggest a little philosophical parable heaped from their 25 years of experience. "Night Vision" captures the theme of the CD, with its riffs that suggest the ambience of twinkling stars in a night sky. These phrases are effectively portrayed through Lloyd's piano sensibilities and light flourishes. For those that remain unable to liberate themselves from the quiet beauty of smooth jazz, this CD creates a musical experience that not only chronicles the expertise of Pieces of a Dream, but affords their listeners a prominent escape from the ordinary "quiet storm" incubators that pervade the airwaves. This is by far their best release since Joyride and a huge jump in musical credibility due to their extensive inclusion of notable songwriters and guest artists that manage to sharpen the artistic visions on this project.
Customer Reviews
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I don't usually listen to jazz. Don't get me wrong; it's not that I dislike jazz. I just don't listen to jazz that often. I usually listen to rock n' roll and the blues. However, I must say that this album is really good. A guy I used to work with recommended it. He had the cd, and he let me listen to one of the songs. I bought this album soon after. I would recommend this album to anyone who enjoys good music.
Biography
Formed: 1975 in Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Pieces of a Dream
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Hindsight | Soul Intent | 6:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Soul Intent | Soul Intent | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sway On | Soul Intent | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Summer | No Assembly Required | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Vision Accomplished | Soul Intent | 4:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It's Go Time | No Assembly Required | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fo-Fi-Fo | Imagine This | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Turning It Up | Love's Silhouette | 4:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Night Vision | Acquainted With the Night | 4:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Warm Weather | Pieces of a Dream | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Jazz, Music, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, R&B/Soul
- Released: Mar 27, 2001
- ℗ 2001 Heads Up International
