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Diana Krall Gettin' All Sexy
Dec. 22, 2008 – Diana Krall says get ready for a more intimate, sensual and erotic album this time around. I guess that explains all those promo shots of the singer wearing stiletto high heels. More

B.B. King Club Helping the Unemployed
Dec. 22, 2008 - Suze Orman won’t help you out of the credit crisis but maybe B.B. King can. The famous guitarist has slashed prices at the B.B. King Blues Club in New York. With so many losing their jobs and homes maybe going to a concert is at the bottom of most everyone’s list but at half price, who knows? More

Incognito Launching "More Tales Remixed" in January 2009
Dec. 22, 2008 - Incognito has been performing for 30 years in the dance world and in great live performances. They will start 2009 with an offer to their numerous fans worldwide, the January 27 release of "More Tales Remixed," a collection of original tracks from Incognito's 2008 album "Tales from the Beach." More

Paul Hardcastle Wins the Billboard Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year
Dec. 21, 2008 – Billboard magazine has officially honoured Paul Hardcastle as "Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year." The world-acclaimed musician is also a much appreciated radio host on the Smooth Jazz Network, heard throughout the US on Saturday and Sunday evenings. More 

Nate Harasim and Darren Rahn to Perform for Presidential Inaugural
Dec. 20, 2008 - Pianist Nate Harasim and guest saxophonist Darren Rahn will perform "A Time for Hope" at the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Jazz Gala. The show is at the Carlyle Club in Alexandria, Virginia (Washington, D.C.) on January 20, 2009. More

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Paul Hardcastle Wins the Billboard Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year
Dec. 21, 2008 – Billboard magazine has officially honoured Paul Hardcastle as "Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year." The world-acclaimed musician is also a much appreciated radio host on the Smooth Jazz Network, heard throughout the US on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Hardcastle has placed top hits "Marimba" and "Lucky Star" on several Smooth Jazz Top Ten.

He gained worldwide recognition with the smash hit "Nineteen" back in the mid-eighties and then in 1999 he totally reinvented himself with his debut on the "Jazzmasters."

For more information. www.paulhardcastle.com - By Akbar Nour

Take Another Five from Hardcastle!
October 24, 2007 - Famous British keyboard player and producer Paul Hardcastle will release his next album "Paul Hardcastle 5" on February 5, 2008 (on the Trippin N Rhytm label). The author of the smash electro hit "19" (a 1985 chart success on the average age of soldiers sent to Vietnam) seems to appreciate the magic of number five. Still surfing on the waves of his successful "V" project from the Jazzmasters series (released in 2006), the synth-jazz wizard will be soon back with another big "V" this time drawn from his "Paul Hardcastle" project. The British artist, who has regularly topped the smooth jazz charts with his various albums, will probably follow again the same path. "Paul Hardcastle 5" uses a successful recipe, that has become his trademark: strong hooks and catchy melodies such as "Lucky Star", "Marimba" and Don't you know".The album will introduce vocalist and newcomer Beki Biggins. So if you like this multi-faceted artist, you will only have to wait till February 2008 to purchase the new synth-jazz master's CD. For more information: www.trippinrecords.com - by Akbar Nour
Hardcastle Joins BA's Smooth Jazz Network
November 21, 2006 - Paul Hardcastle has enjoyed a great career while keeping his personal profile in the background but that may change with news the instrumentalist is about to launch a new radio show. The yet untitled project will kick off in January 2007 on Broadcast Architecture's Smooth Jazz Network. B.A. President Allen Kepler says, "Paul is a very dynamic and creative person. He gained worldwide notoriety with the smash hit '19' back in the mid-'80s. Then, in 1991 he totally reinvented himself with his debut of 'The Jazzmasters.' Paul is a perfect team mate as we push Smooth Jazz into a new era of success with our Smooth Jazz Network." Considering Hardcastle's background the show could focus on tech/Groove oriented Smooth Jazz. Hardcastle says, "I am very excited to be part of the new team. The idea of playing other peoples music really appeals to me. This is why I was really happy to be invited to become involved in this exciting new project."

Paul Hardcastle Adds Daughter Maxine to the Mix
July 28, 2005 - Maxine Hardcastle, daughter of British Smooth Jazz composer Paul Hardcastle, has co-writing credits on 3 tracks of Hardcastle's latest CD released last week and titled "Hardcastle 4". She helped to write the tracks "Smooth Jazz is Bumpin", "What is Love", and "Where Are You Now". Dad is very proud of his little girl, who turned 19 in April, and has a great set of pipes to go along with her excellent songwriting skills. The younger Hardcastle has never formally recorded, but judging from her efforts for Dad, I'd say that is just around the corner. - by Cheryl Philips
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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