Paul Hardcastle Radio

November 21, 2006

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Hardcastle Joins BA’s Smooth Jazz Network

Paul Hardcastle has enjoyed a great career while keeping his personal profile in the background but that may change with news that 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 becomes involved in this exciting new project.”

London-born Paul Hardcastle is one of the most prolific musicians in smooth jazz, and it all began with an impulse buy. While selling stereos in Chelsea in the early 1980’s Paul decided to trade in one of his video cameras for a synthesizer, even though he didn’t really have a musical background. After just three months of solo experimenting, Paul convinced a local band that he’d fit in perfectly as their keyboardist, and a star was born.

As a band member, a solo artist and a remix producer, Paul was a fixture on the London dance charts for the entire 1980’s. His two biggest hits of that era became international phenomena: “Rainforest”, a hit on American urban, dance and smooth jazz stations alike; and the Vietnam-themed “19”, which went to #1 in 13 countries and sold over 4 million copies since it’s 1985 release.

His forays into less dance-oriented, more jazz-pop music began in earnest in 1990, with a project called Kiss The Sky. Since then, Paul has released four CDs under his own name and five under the project name The jazzmasters. Some of his biggest hits include “Serene”, “Lost Summer”, “Walkin’ to freedom” and his latest #1 hit “Free As The Wind.”

In addition to his recording career, Paul has long written scores for TV and film, including the Spice Girls’ movie Spiceworld. He has sold more than 11 million records worldwide and shows no signs of slowing down.

Paul’s excited to add radio host to his long resume and share his singular perspective and sharp wit. And with Paul Hardcastle at the controls. No matter how you choose to relax on the weekends, you’re guaranteed to move and feel good!