Inside the Music of Pieces of a Dream | Sound, Survival & We Got This

In this extended Musicians Reveal: Beyond conversation, Pieces of a Dream reflect on nearly five decades of music, brotherhood, and creative survival — from their early days in Philadelphia to the making of their deeply personal album We Got This.

Founding members James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon, alongside saxophonist Tony Watson Jr., speak openly about legacy, trust, and what it takes to keep a band together for almost 50 years. The discussion moves beyond hit records and touring stories, offering rare insight into the human side of long-term artistry.

You’ll hear how their relationship with Grover Washington Jr. shaped their sound, why fan connection remains central to their live performances, and how modern artists must now balance creativity with self-promotion. Most powerfully, the group shares the emotional story behind We Got This — a title that became a statement of unity during one of the band’s most challenging chapters.

This isn’t just a jazz interview — it’s a conversation about resilience, purpose, and the bonds that make music last.

🎶 If you’re interested in the stories behind the music — not just the songs — this Beyond episode offers a deeper look into one of contemporary jazz’s most respected groups.

🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley is a podcast featuring legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.

00:00 – Pieces of a Dream introduction
01:10 – New single “We Got This” debut & live reaction
03:25 – Building a live setlist with a 50-year catalog
07:40 – How Pieces of a Dream first formed in Philadelphia
11:05 – Meeting Grover Washington Jr. & first record deal
14:10 – Favorite early albums & Joyride era
18:45 – How music promotion has changed for artists
26:10 – The powerful story behind We Got This
28:20 – Brotherhood, health, and legacy

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