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The album was produced by jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. The song "Warm Weather" reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. Track listing
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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.
Grover Washington Jr. (December 12, 1943 – December 17, 1999) was an American jazz-funk and soul-jazz saxophonist and Grammy Award winner. Along with Wes Montgomery and George Benson , he is considered by many to be one of the founders and legends of the smooth jazz genre. [3]
Grover Washington Jr with Pieces Of A Dream live in Tokyo on September 1, 1983.
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Jun 9, 2024 · In 1983 saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. was unassailable as the king of RnB flavoured jazz. Supported by his young protégés Pieces Of A Dream, he solos his way through a funky and melodic set of hits, spurred on by an enthusiastic audience.
We Are One is the second album by the jazz ensemble Pieces of a Dream, issued in 1982 on Elektra Records. The album reached No. 22 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. [3]
Grover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 - December 17, 1999) has been considered by many to be the founding father of smooth jazz and a master of the jazz-funk genre. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Washington made some of the genre's most memorable hits, including Mister Magic,Black Frost, and The Best Is Yet To Come.
