In the Moment

by Pieces of a Dream

Overview

Core and founding members James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon refer to In the Moment as the 20th Pieces of a Dream album. Instead of hosting a guest-filled blowout, they keep it simple with familiar associates, guitarist Rohn Lawrence, saxophonist Tony Watson Jr., and bassist David Dyson. The duo also receive a little assistance from a handful of additional musicians, including Shanachie label stalwart Chris "Big Dog" Davis. An all-instrumental set apart from some talkbox on "New Jazz Swing," In the Moment features a handful of cuts that should remain in the group's live repertoire for years. "Steppers 'D' Lite" and "TTYL (I'm Driving)," two of the album's most energized songs, combine live instrumentation and programmed rhythms with as much finesse as anything from their '80s releases. Dyson's bass and Lloyd's piano shine brightest on "For Real," one of several typically melodic ballads, while Lawrence is showcased throughout "Never Let It End," where he provides a pair of graceful lines. This is another modest, kicked-back release from the group. ~ Andy Kellman

Product Details

Release Date:	08/27/2013
Label:	Shanachie
UPC:	0016351541024
Rank:	73724

Tracks

1. In the Moment
2. For Real
3. Stepper's "D" Lite
4. Misty-Eyed
5. TTYL (I'm Driving)
6. People Say
7. New Jazz Swing
8. Under the Influence (Of Pieces)
9. Never Let It End
10. Coming Home
11. There Will Never Be Another You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pieces of a Dream   Primary Artist
Curtis Harmon   Keyboards,Percussion
Rohn Lawrence   Guitar
Chris "Big Dog" Davis   Keyboards
Tony Watson Jr.   Saxophone
David Dyson   Bass,Keyboards
James K. Lloyd   Piano,Soloist,Keyboards,Synthesizer

Technical Credits

Robert "Boots" Pickard   Drum Programming,Composer
Curtis Harmon   Programming,Drum Programming,Composer,Producer
Rohn Lawrence   Composer
Chris "Big Dog" Davis   Composer,Programming
Tony Watson Jr.   Composer
David Dyson   Composer,Producer,Drum Programming
Danny Weiss   Executive Producer
Dave Darlington   Mixing,Mastering
James Lloyd   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer
Bennie Simms   Producer,Drum Programming
James K. Lloyd   Composer,Producer,Programming,Instrumentation
Bill Harmon   Management
Loeien Babajian   Package Design
Daniel Harmon   Management
Ben Rubin   Photography
Marcia Green   Make-Up
Gar Roberts   Management,Production Coordination