Track Listing

1. Never Far Away
2. Chime
3. Children of the Ghetto
4. Free as the Wind
5. Sun Says Goodbye
6. Garden of Eden
7. Moon Trekin
8. Untold Story
9. Live for the Dream
10. World in Action
11. Fade into the Night

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10245 in Music
• Released on: 2006-07-25
• Number of discs: 1

Album Description
Jazzmasters V is the newest installment in the Jazzmasters series. The Jazzmasters albums are the work of PAUL HARDCASTLE, who penned the multi-million selling anthem to the Vietnam War, "19," and the mega 80's dance hit "Rainforest." More importantly, Hardcastle is consistently one of the biggest selling format artists in smooth jazz. Each Jazzmasters album has included a #1 single on the National Smooth Jazz charts. Features single "Free As The Wind."

Customer Reviews

Hardcastle's Musical Garden Of Eden
Warm sunshine...a cool breeze...splashing waves on the beach...these are the images that come to my mind when I listen to the magical smooth grooves of Paul Hardcastle. Paul is back with his latest release, "Jazzmasters V," and it's yet another in a long line of outstanding albums from this multi-talented studio wizard. Track for track it is gorgeous, hypnotic smooth jazz of the highest order. It's mostly an instrumental album, but Paul's longtime vocalist Helen Rogers is back to lend her soulful voice to three amazing tracks: the brilliant cover of "Children Of The Ghetto" (originally recorded by the UK act The Real Thing), and the equally dreamy "Garden Of Eden" and "Live For The Dream." Stunning instrumental pieces include "Never Far Away," "Free As The Wind," "The Sun Says Goodbye," and Paul's very first "epic" smooth-jazz piece, "World In Action," which clocks in at nearly 11 minutes and is simply marvelous. Saxophonist Snake Davis makes excellent contributions throughout, and the album's sound is sparkling & shiny. I just can't get enough of Paul Hardcastle's awesome music---"Jazzmasters V" is wonderful stuff. (Now, if we can just convince Paul to get out of the studio and do a tour...I'd be there for him in a second!)

Once again...AWESOME
I am listening Paul Harcastle about 15 years now. I have all his discography and my favourite is the Hardcastle -- Jazzmaster series. Jazzmasters V is once again awesome. The Sun Says Goodbye, Untold Story... just awesome. Waiting for more and more...

Wonderful! Paul Hardcastle never disappoints
This is my thirteenth CD by Paul Hardcastle, and I hope he's still got lots more to come. Some people, including radio announcers, seem to think "The Jazzmasters" is the name of a group rather than an album title, but it's still Paul Hardcastle. For some reason, he alternates between names for each release.

If I had heard any song in this collection on the radio for the first time, I would have said, "Ooh, that sounds like Paul Hardcastle!" -- and that's a good thing. I love the way his music somehow always manages to be relaxing without being boring, rhythmic without being too intrusive, and sensuous enough to make a great soundtrack for whatever you're up to.

I often put on a disk of his when having dinner, or relaxing after a stressful day. Every song on this one had the desired effect, but many were appealing enough that I'd look over at the stereo and think "Ooh, I like that one. What's that one called?"

Whenever his next release comes out, I'll be buying that too.