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  1. 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

    • Jazz
  2. Grover Washington Jr with Pieces Of A Dream live in Tokyo on September 1, 1983.

    • 44 min
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  3. Listen to Pieces of a Dream, Budokan Hall, Tokyo 1983 on Spotify. Grover Washington, Jr. · Album · 2024 · 5 songs.

    • June 07, 2024
  4. 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]

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. The group changed their name to 'Pieces Of A Dream' in 1979, a nod to “Pieces of Dreams,” a Stanley Turrentine tune that the group performed. They were discovered by Grover Washington, Jr. whilst performing as the house band on TV show "City Lights".