Hardcastle 1

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All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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 ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/1/1999
  • Label: Trippin & Rhythm
  • UPC: 020286102724
  • Catalog Number: 1
  • Sales rank: 1,092

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Can't Stop Now (6:11)
  2. 2 Driftin' Away (5:19)
  3. 3 Never Let You Go (5:56)
  4. 4 Forever Dreamin' (4:49)
  5. 5 You May Be Gone (6:46)
  6. 6 Feel the Breeze (5:21)
  7. 7 The Only One (4:50)
  8. 8 Lazy Days (6:07)
  9. 9 Do It Again (6:11)
  10. 10 Don't Be Shy (5:52)
  11. 11 Cruisin' to Midnight (6:01)
  12. 12 It Must Be Love (5:36)
  13. 13 Rain Forest (4:20)
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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 Composer, Producer, Engineer
Helen Rogers Composer
Kevin Hosmann Art Direction
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