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. 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 |
