Hardcastle 1, Paul Hardcastle, Music CD

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Hardcastle 1


1	Can't Stop Now 6:11
2	Driftin' Away 5:19
3	Never Let You Go 5:56
4	Forever Dreamin' 4:49
5	You May Be Gone 6:46
6	Feel the Breeze 5:21
7	The Only One 4:50
8	Lazy Days 6:07
9	Do It Again 6:11
10	Don't Be Shy 5:52
11	Cruisin' to Midnight 6:01
12	It Must Be Love 5:36
13	Rain Forest Original Version 4:20

Biography

Editorial Reviews

Paul Hardcastle redefined his career with 1993's Jazzmasters, turning himself into a smooth jazz musician. He expands on that approach on Hardcastle 1, hiring a large cast of vocalists -- not just Jazzmasters veteran Helen Rogers, but Caroline Dayley, Steve Menzies, Imani, and Jaki Graham -- while adding a new pair of reeds players, Chris Davis and Philip Todd. Since Hardcastle still handles the majority of the instruments, Hardcastle 1 has about as much breathing room as Jazzmasters I, but the main difference is that this finds him jazzing up his smooth jazz with worldbeat influences, typified by the breakthrough single "Rainforest." Ultimately, the music is still likely to slip into the background, but it's pleasing and illustrates that his talents as a jazz musician are beginning to deepen. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Hardcastle 1


1	Can't Stop Now 6:11
2	Driftin' Away 5:19
3	Never Let You Go 5:56
4	Forever Dreamin' 4:49
5	You May Be Gone 6:46
6	Feel the Breeze 5:21
7	The Only One 4:50
8	Lazy Days 6:07
9	Do It Again 6:11
10	Don't Be Shy 5:52
11	Cruisin' to Midnight 6:01
12	It Must Be Love 5:36
13	Rain Forest Original Version 4:20

All Music Guide

Paul Hardcastle redefined his career with 1993's Jazzmasters, turning himself into a smooth jazz musician. He expands on that approach on Hardcastle 1, hiring a large cast of vocalists -- not just Jazzmasters veteran Helen Rogers, but Caroline Dayley, Steve Menzies, Imani, and Jaki Graham -- while adding a new pair of reeds players, Chris Davis and Philip Todd. Since Hardcastle still handles the majority of the instruments, Hardcastle 1 has about as much breathing room as Jazzmasters I, but the main difference is that this finds him jazzing up his smooth jazz with worldbeat influences, typified by the breakthrough single "Rainforest." Ultimately, the music is still likely to slip into the background, but it's pleasing and illustrates that his talents as a jazz musician are beginning to deepen. Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Format: CD
Original Release: 1994
Release Date: 06/01/1999
Label: TRIPPIN & RHYTHM
Catalog No.: 1
UPC: 020286102724
Sales Rank: 9,458

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Paul Hardcastle		Primary Artist, Multi Instruments
Jaki Graham		Vocals
Chris Davis		Flute, Saxophone
Caroline Dayley		Vocals
Imani		Vocals
Steve Menzies		Vocals
Helen Rogers		Vocals, Background Vocals
Philip Todd		Flute, Saxophone

Technical Credits
Paul Hardcastle		Producer, Engineer
Kevin Hosmann		Art Direction