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The great Grover Washington Jr. discovered, nurtured and produced Pieces Of A Dream while James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon were teenage phenoms still in high school. Since then, they have toured the world, sold over three million albums, scored both smooth jazz and R&B radio hits while garnering legions of dedicated fans! Their latest single, “We Got This” is a funky, joyful musical celebration, filled with melodic grooves that have made Pieces Of A Dream fan favorites.  The 10 brilliant originals run the gamut from ‘in the pocket’ R&B to sensuous smooth jazz jams and are proof that Pieces Of A Dream are at the top of their game!! The album kicks off with the infectious, jubilant Pieces original “Heading Out,” followed by the super-funky “We Got This,” the sublimely beautiful “Pieces of You,” the vocal tinged, sure-fire hit “Be There For You,” and more exciting Pieces Of A Dream originals! “Powerhouse contemporary jazz combo… the sublime essence of smooth jazz.” –AlMusic.com. “Melodic and soul-warming.” –Jazz Journal

Smooth Urban Jazz superstar Kim Waters has sold over three million albums in his more than 20 years of touring and recording. Loved by R&B and Jazz fans alike, his crossover appeal, scores of Smooth Jazz #1 radio hits and dynamic performances have placed him among the elite in his field. His latest album Time 2 Groove is overflowing with heartfelt melodies and infectious grooves. Highlights include the fun & funky track “The Pacemaker,” along with a driving collaboration with Chris “Big Dog” Davis, “Sax You Up,” his loving tribute to his twin daughters Kimberly and Kayla, “Their Smile,” and an inspired re-imagining of The Isley Brothers classic, “I Once Had Your Love,” and more!

In 1974, before his collaborations with Miles Davis and Pharoah Sanders, the legendary funk/jazz/fusion pioneer, Lonnie Liston Smith recorded the classic jam, “Expansions”, which became an inspiration to generations of musicians to follow.  Half a century later, Jazz In Pink leader/keyboardist Gail Johnson, picks up the torch and blazes a new trail with her inspired re-imagining of that classic.