Paul Louis Hardcastle - is a British composer, musician, producer, songwriter, radio presenter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his song "19", which went to number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.

Еще один подарок любителям мелодичного инструментального джаза – сборник лучших произведений Paul Hardcastle “Jazz Collection”. О самом исполнителе сложно говорить без применения эпитетов «лучший»: лучший артист в стиле Smooth Jazz, Instrumental Jazz, по мнению большинства джазовых критиков , журналов и радиостанций Америки и Европы. Его композиции не покидают высшие строчки самых различных джазовых чартов!
Пол уже давно создает прекрасную музыку, и много композиций, которые можно назвать лучшими в его творчестве, были написаны много лет назад. Чтобы российские слушатели могли насладиться всей красивой музыкой Paul Hardcastle, лучшими его произведениями, мы выпускаем сборник Jazz Collection, куда вошла часть лучших его треков за последние 15 лет.

Hardcastle VI / Featuring the late Marvin Gaye.
With millions of records sold worldwide over the last few decades, Master class producer/composer Paul Hardcastle has touched generations with his sexy,
syncopated gold, spinning musical yarns that continue to move his rabid and burgeoning fan base at its core.
The Trippin 'N Rhythm release of his latest offering Hardcastle VI, builds upon the rhythmic/dance foundation that established Hardcastle as the pre-eminent force in composing pulsating soulful sides that transcended race and genre.The early ground swell has already begun at radio with the multi-format leak of the lead single a brilliant mash-up of two period classics, Hardcastle's , 'Rainforest' and Marvin Gaye s What's Going On, an intoxicating blend of Hardcastle s club beats providing perfect backdrop to Gaye s thought provoking musical question, bringing both new life. Early
indications signal another multi-format smash mixed and masterminded by his musical genius. With supporting sides like 'DC Boogie', Night Time Hustle and 'Into The Blue', Hardcastle's signature rhythms reign throughout. With a nod to the past and his sights set firmly on the future 'VI' is certain to fan the flames already burning in his base and could once again obliterate the lines between genres taking his music again to heights he established early in the 80s with sales in excess of 4 million albums.

19 was a worldwide smash hit in 1985 selling over 6 million copies and was top of the charts in 13 different countries. Available in all formats including a double album vinyl package, CD and download, the 3 original versions including the Final story have been remastered.

Paul Hardcastle записал данный альбом специально для лейбла Pachа. Над этой концептуальной пластинкой поработали и менеджеры лейбла Pacha – добавили больше контента, а именно второй диск с ремиксами от Nacho Marco. Получился разнообразный релиз с аранжировками и сладкозвучными мелодиями от Хардкастла и нюансами от Начо Марко.

I have all three of Paul Hardcastle's Chill Lounge CD's and in my opinion, this is his best yet! I hope he does more Chill Lounge albums. Besides these three albums, I have several others and love all of them! I only discovered his music several years ago, and loved it from the first listen! On this CD, I love the remix of "Desire", and this is better than the original version that I have on the album of the same name. I've been reading up on Paul Hardcastle on the internet and never realized he has done so much music! He is one of the best smooth jazz artists out there! I hope he releases more music for years to come! Besides enjoying his music, it has gotten me through some hard times in the past year. I put on one of his albums and I forget what was troubling me!

On the heels of his highly successful Volume I CD, proli c producer of all thatis mood altering and vibey comes the next chapter of this songbook that you
will nd hard to put down. Nobody does it quite like Hardcastle, a man who
has an incredible knack for craftsmanship of sides that tickle the sweet spot and 'II' continues in that same tradition. This is escapism at its very best as PH weaves a tapestry of moods and ambiance that will chip o the rough edges
of life and dial you directly into the zone. You can almost feel your toes in the
water and the wind blowing in your hair as you slowly sip these chilled
vibrations. Sonic massage for the ears and mind from a man who has single
handedly created niche that no other has penetrated. Hungry fans will surely
get in line to see where this next chapter of the story will take them. Pull up your favorite virtual lounger and prepare to be chilled, the Hardcastle way….more ice please!!!

Having long been the purveyor of laidback atmospheric sensuous sides, once again Paul Hardcastle beckons you to follow him to places where swaying palms, crystalline water and picturesque sunsets await with "The Chill Lounge," a collection of adventurous head and body trips slightly chilled and ready for transport. This is where Hardcastle is at his very best, creating sonic soundscapes that allow you to be taken to a place where you want to go to devoid of your worldy cares, where mood and relaxation are the key components. Nobody does it better. "Lounge" digs deep into the vast Hardcastle archive and combines classic mood altering favorites from the past dotted with a few re-mixes and a pair of fresh new sides like "East to West" one of the albums high points and "Ibiza Dub", with its strong reggae undertones, making for a multi-ethnic full spectrum multisensory experience par excellence. Melt into your favorite lounger, pour your favorite beverage, add a few cubes of ice and prepare to be chilled, the Hardcastle way. Not shaken, but stirred.

Paul Hardcastle, continues to create magical sonic masterpieces that have the power to put one into the 'zone'. I can listen to his music forever and never tire of it...call me a Hardcastle Head. I collect his CD's and have them all. My favorite jazz singers are Helen Reynolds and Sade, but Paul's daughter, Maxine is a very pleasant surprise. I have added her to my personal favorites list. I hope that he allows her to sing more songs in his future productions. Maxine could become the next big thing among female jazz singers.

Cutting his musical teeth beginning in the 70's when disco, bell bottoms and Soul Train were king, super producer of sexy and syncopated sides Paul Hardcastle comes out of the woodshed with back to back new projects, the latest in the Jazzmasters series VII and this a dance down memory lane with a 21st century twist.
Moovin And Groovin is a collection of disco infused pieces that recall an era where music was all about getting your 'move on' with Barry White, Donna Summer and
Saturday Night Fever casting their respective spells on the masses. You'll feel instantly transported back in time with this highly infectious romp that brings to bear all of the feeling moods and vibes that made the 70's and 80's what they were, yet all spun with musical yarns of today.

Well into his third decade crafting signature songs of our time churning out chart topping mega-hits with ease, Paul Hardcastle adds another branch to his musical tree, one that is again bearing delicious fruit.
VII, while it carries all of the hallmarks that have come to define his unique style and sound, takes a decidedly different approach, with the focus on serving up compelling sonic
instrumental soundscapes and less about vocals. This is Hardcastle's wheelhouse and nobody does it better. For those who use music as an escape from the day to day, these sides are the perfect transporting device, rich soulful atmospherics that lift you through space and time and carry you away to destinations of your choosing.

This is vintage Paul Hardcastle. Soothing melodies and others you can roll the windows down and enjoy on the highway. Have been listening almost non-stop since receiving it. You won’t regret getting this one!

I've been a fan of Paul Hardcastle since I purchased his first Jazzmasters CD and now his daughter Maxine is taking up the mantle with some songwriting and singing of her own following in and breaking out from her famous father's works. To put it simply, if you enjoy Paul Hardcastle, you will also enjoy his daughter.

Paul Hardcastle's Jazzmasters series reaches its sixth installment with this cool, rhythmic, jazzy collection, which is similar to its five predecessors. The album cover shows a sun setting over water, and that's a good indication that the music is intended to serve as the background to a tropic vacation, Beki Biggins occasionally contributes romantic or philosophical lyrics and sings them in a calm, emotionally disconnected voice reminiscent of Sade. Sometimes a flute or saxophone, courtesy of Chris "Snake" Davis or Rock Hendrix, plays a flowing lead line.