A truly stunning masterpiece!
Distant Voyageur | Io | 03/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The third part of the "Hardcastle" series is a stunning return for Hardcastle in his first solo release in six years. In a way, H3 is more of a return to the beautiful New Age groove of his 1994 Hardcastle I album from eight years before. This is almost as great as the former with beautiful instrumentals like "Desire", "The Smoking Gun" and "Zen Warrior". The real treat here is an updated version of "Rain Forest" with a more modern twist on the 1984 classic which has a vastly different sound yet retaining the punch of the original. It's an absolute treat to hear this son on a much different light. This is a must-have album for everyone!"
More Of The Better Smooth Jazz
G. Carter | Temple Hills, maryland United States | 11/17/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hardcastle 3 is one of those CD's you can put on and play all the way through! Paul continues to deliver some of the best smooth jazz out there! A great reworking of 'Rainforest'(one of the greatest instrumental songs ever!), and again some great vocals by Helen Rogers."