Kim Scott

live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2022

Wednesday, 4. May, 20:45 h

Free to Be (2019)

Southern Heat (2016)

Rite of Passage (2013)

Crossing Over (2011) www.kimscottmusic.com

Since having released her debut album, “Crossing Over” in 2011, Kim Scott has impressed audiences across the globe in performances and on the airwaves. Known for her exceptional tone, intoxicating melodies, and flawless technique, she is one of the most sought-after flutists in both the classical and jazz fields. She’s a fresh image and sound for today’s contemporary jazz scene. With four albums to her credit, Kim has proven to be a mainstay in the field and promise for the future as both a soloist and collaborator. Her collaborations include performances and recordings with Jonathan Fritzén, James Lloyd, Jazmin Ghent, Greg Manning and others. She is also a member of the allfemale jazz group Jazz in Pink and has performed on the stages of Blues Alley, Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Catalina Jazztrax and more as a soloist.

Keyboardist James Lloyd, drummer Curtis Harmon and bassist Cedric Napoleon founded ‘Pieces of a Dream’ in Philadelphia in 1976. They were still teenagers at that time and based the band’s name on ‘Pieces of Dreams’, a cover tune by Stanley Turrentine that they performed. The guys were swinging so hard as teenagers that the great Count Basie once proclaimed them “a tough act to follow”. But it was another jazz legend, Grover Washington Jr., who helped Pieces of a Dream become the internationally known stars they are today by producing their first three albums. Lloyd was only a senior in high school when the first record was released. Some years later, the group amicably parted ways with long time friend Cedric. In total, Pieces of a Dream has released 25 studio albums so far. Though jazz-based, the group also emphasized R&B and incorporated funk, quiet storm, hip-hop, new jack swing, and smooth jazz into their recordings. The band’s trademark are catchy riffs, infectious grooves and compelling vocals (featuring vocalists like Eva Cassidy, Barbara Walker or Maysa Leak).

Keyboarder James Lloyd, Schlagzeuger Curtis Harmon und Bassist Cedric Napoleon gründeten „Pieces of a Dream” 1976 in Philadelphia. Sie waren damals noch Teenager und benannten die Band nach „Pieces of Dreams“, einer Coverversion von Stanley Turrentine, die sie spielten. Die Jungs swingten als Teenager so heftig, dass der große Count Basie einst sagte, sie seien ein „tough Act to follow“. Aber es war eine andere Jazz-Legende, Grover Washington Jr., der Pieces of a Dream zu ihrem internationalen Durchbruch verhalf, indem er ihre ersten drei Alben produzierte. Lloyd war immer noch auf der High School, als die erste Platte veröffentlicht wurde. Einige Jahre später trennte sich die Gruppe freundschaftlich von ihrem langjährigen Freund Cedric. Insgesamt hat Pieces of a Dream bisher 25 Studioalben veröffentlicht. Obwohl ihre Wurzeln im Jazz liegen, finden sich in ihren Aufnahmen zahlreiche Elemente aus R&B, Funk, Quiet Storm, Hip-Hop, New Jack Swing und Smooth Jazz. Das Markenzeichen der Band sind eingängige Riffs, ansteckende Grooves und fesselnde Vocals (von Sängerinnen wie Eva Cassidy, Barbara Walker oder Maysa Leak).

O teclista James Lloyd, o baterista Curtis Harmon e o baixista Cedric Napoleon fundaram os “Pieces of a Dream” em Filadélfia em 1976. Na altura eram ainda adolescentes e basearam o nome da banda em “Pieces of Dreams” um cover de Stanley Turrentine que eles tocaram. O swing deles como adolescentes era tão grande que o grande Count Basie os proclamou como “difíceis de superar”. Mas foi outra lenda do jazz, Grover Washingto Jr. que ajudou os Pieces of a Dream a se tornarem nas estrelas actualmente reconhecidas mundialmente ao produzir os seus primeiros três álbuns. O Lloyd estava ainda a concluir o ensino secundário quando o seu primeiro álbum foi lançado. Alguns anos mais tarde, o grupo separou-se amigavelmente de Cedric, o amigo de longa data. No total os Pieces of a Dream lançaram 25 álguns de estúdio até à data. Embora com raízes no jazz, o grupo também deu enfase ao R&B e integrou funk, quiet storm, hip-hop, new jack swing e smooth jazz nas suas gravações. A imagem de marca da banda são os riffs cativantes, grooves contagiantes e vocals irresistíveis (com vocalistas como Eva Cassidy, Barbara Walker e Maysa Leak).

Facts

25 solo albums | No.1 & 4 Top10 hits plus No.1 album & 11 Top10 albums at the Billboard jazz charts | Since over 40 years Contemporary Jazz Pioneers

Discography

Fired Up! (2021)

On Another Note (2019)

Just Funkin’ Around (2017) All In (2015)

In The Moment (2013)

Soul Intent (2009)

Pillow Talk (2006)

No Assembly Required (2004)

Love’s Silhouette (2002)

Acquainted With The Night (2001) Ahead To The Past (1999)

Pieces (1997)

Goodbye Manhattan (1994) In Flight (1993)

Makes You Wanna (1990)

Bout Dat Time (1989)

Joyride (1986)

Imagine This (1983)

We Are One (1982) www.piecesofadream.net

Pieces Of A Dream (1981) etc.