Pieces of a Dream Concert - 1984 - Shadow of Your Smile

[@johnnypingsmusic]

Damn! They burned that down! Outstanding!

[@SELAHPAUSE]

To me this is the best instrumental covering of this timeless classic

[@akinayodele3055]

The Pieces Of A Dream story must be told. These brothers were/are phenomenal! Ushered in by the legendary Grover Washington Jr. this group had always been among the elite. They deserve their props now!

[@marisol5112]

Wow! They're great. What a feeling, soul, rhythm, interpretation. Love them!!!

[@rodrigoasturias3022]

Best version ever!

[@henrybrown1268]

Oh my goodness! I am loving this live version! What a classic!

[@bostonjazz80]

Yup. Just amazing that James was 19 when he played this. (If you want to see him do a solo the PREVIOUS year, when he was even younger, check out this clip, and fast forward to about 2:10 if you want to skip to his piece. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6rdimuLoct-q9k)

[@DroneUpp]

My band man! My fellas! Bad Dudes! The Thumbs down don't belong here! True musical talent!!!!

[@darrellpruitt8425]

Superb performance !!!! I remember when this concert took place😊

[@marywoods2918]

I love yall. Always have...always will. Such a nice touch on this one. Truly

[@db57284]

I love Pieces, they need to bring bacc Mr. Napoleon

[@genevareynolds7304]

Encore. Encore.. encore......🥂🎼🌟🎶💫🎵✨⭐💯😍🍸🍹

[@michaelfreeman2356]

This song popped in my head this morning and it took me a minute to find it. It is still as beautiful as I remember it from the 80's when I first heard of Pieces of A Dream. My dude was feeling every note on that piano and the arrangement was so smooth with just the right touch of pizzazz. Love it, thanks for sharing.

[@bostonjazz80]

Oh, so glad you liked this clip. I always loved this performance!

[@ThomasEJones-oz9il]

I found myself watching it again on 11/12/21..4 years later, and it still sounds as good as it did when I left my earlier comment four years ago.

[@ju34edwards]

Wow. As the song goes longer, more energy is expressed in the piano solo.. Sweet....

[@bostonjazz80]

Yes, love this live version!

[@ThomasEJones-oz9il]

Never before I have I witnessed such a performance, and I thought Aretha Franklin could beat the heck out of a piano!!!! I love these guys, and I love this song.

[@JamesLloydKeyboardist]

Thank you so much. I was 19 years old (piano).

[@michaelclark257]

Piano solo is unreal!!!!

[@brodocbetty4856]

James Lloyd is a beast on the keyboard.

[@ThomasEJones-oz9il]

OMG I had to watch it twice!!!!!

[@bostonjazz80]

Yeah, and this live version is special . . . The song is great on their CD, but not quite as great as this.

[@ThomasEJones-oz9il]

Yeah, they really go in on the live version.

[@pnojazz]

It’s the first time I’ve seen their hit TSOYS done live. Very nice!

[@bostonjazz80]

I saw this version on public television before I heard the recorded version, and I have to say that the live version can’t be matched, for me. ❤️

[@l.conwaybreedlove2878]

Jimmy, you KILLED ITTT!!!!!!!

[@marywoods2918]

If most people worked on their marriage as hard as he worked on them keys...there would be no divorce. Yasssss!!!!!

[@prapispongmalakul9396]

Really nice

[@Jaycee37]

James Lloyd always reminds me of Kenny Kirkland in looks and in ability.

[@billneath3273]

Indeed

[@TheMaryjmuse]

❤❤❤

[@Noel-m5o]

Wish I could play like that😂

[@tracywhite9660]

I would put them up against any contemporary Jazz band then... never missed a concert when they performed in my city...

[@thembazikalala328]

James Lloyd is a genius

[@davechard1143]

My word. Has to ...no...just lost for words.

[@wallomaie1752]

Yes Lawd!

[@johnroseman9087]

Still have the vinyl ! THANK YOU! Had no idea there was a live version posted. Awesome group. Where did they go?

[@bostonjazz80]

James Lloyd (piano) and Curtis Harmon (drums) still make CDs and tour as Pieces of a Dream. You can follow them on Facebook. So glad you enjoyed this - I love this live performance!

[@johnroseman9087]

@@bostonjazz80 Thank you for the info! I will look them up. Peace!

[@herbmiddleton29]

That Piano solo was just plain nasty

[@jiyujizai]

🌼🌱😃💚

[@carlclarke5351]

Sure wish those brothers would get back together again

[@mrarchangel4457]

Piano Guy..,stop dragging down the groove !!!!