The latest news and Jazzhole updates...........

SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2006
Warren Rosenstein and Marlon Saunders will appear on Marc Copeland's Jazz Influences radio program. In the New York area, Jazz Influences airs on WFDU 89.1 FM from 1-3 pm EST. For our fans around the globe, you can also listen live online at www.wfdu.fm! We'll be giving away copies of Poet's Walk, and talking about the making of the new project.

April 2006
Jazzhole's fifth studio recording, Poet's Walk, will be released in the UK on Soul Brother Records on April 23, 2006. This record features guest keyboardist David Sancious (Stanley Clarke, Bruce Springsteen, Sting), saxophonist David Binney, vocalist and Yemen-native Michal Cohen (Meredith Monk, Uri Caine), and percussion star Daniel Sadownick (Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Maxwell, Screaming Headless Torsos). The US release is slated for July 11th.

July 2005
Jazzhole founding member and lead vocalist Marlon Saunders will be releasing his highly-anticipated new project, A Groove So Deep: The Live Sessions This recording will be in stores this summer. Don't forget to catch Marlon's NYC CD RELEASE PARTY FOR A GROOVE SO DEEP: THE LIVE SESSIONS, July 26 at Joe's Pub ...Experience Marlon and his band, Mood Control, live in concert as they celebrate the release of their new recording. Tickets are already on sale! The release party for Enter My Mind sold out, and folks were complaining that they couldn't get in, so purchase yours now.

August 2005
Jazzhole is putting the finishing touches on their as yet untitled new recording. The mixes are just about finished, and the cd should be available in the early fall. The new release will feature guest musicians David Sancious on keyboards, Daniel Sadownick on percussion, Dave Binney on saxophone, and guest vocalist Michal Cohen. Rounding out the lineup will be Jazzhole regulars Mark Robohm on drums, David Inniss on bass, Peter Mark on percussion, John Pondel on guitar and Marlon Saunders performing vocals.

November 2003
Jazzhole lead singer Marlon Saunders will be performing at the Jazz Cafe, in London, with N'Dambi, on November 25th & 26th.

June 2003
Jazzhole will be featured on the "Organic Soul" series, "Organic Soul 3", released by Soul Brother Records, in the United Kingdom. This critically acclaimed series has featured the work of artists such as N'Dambi, Laurnea, Ledisi, Karen Bernod, and others.

March 25, 2003
Jazzhole founding member and lead singer Marlon Saunders released his first solo recording, "Enter My Mind". Sanda St. Victor had this to say about Marlon: "From the first sound of the chimes and percussion, to the first sound of a velvety voice inviting us to Enter His Mind, and of course when that beat drops, I was hooked! Marlon takes us on a sensual journey chock full of beautifully vivid lyrics, wonderfully melodic imagery, and classically soulful sounds…."

December 2003
Jazzhole Music in a Video Game The soundtrack to Activision’s forthcoming BMX game, Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2, has been unveiled. Featuring a mixture of old-school rap, punk, funk, rock, and electronica, the game will include Jazzhole's "Forward Motion."

November 1st, 2002
Circle of the Sun is available now, before the street date of January 15, 2003, at amazon.com.

Jazzhole finishes their fourth studio recording, Circle of the Sun.  Jazzhole mixes up their acid jazz roots with chillout, bossa and some retro soul. The original members and vocalists are featured, as well as a newcomer: from Cameroon, Kaďssa Doumbč, singing a breathtaking version of "Superstar" in her native Duala. Naren Budhakar joins the lineup, playing tabla on much of the record, and Michelle Lewis returns, with a chilled-out version of "Enjoy the Silence."

This recording features guest musicians, Daniel Sadownick (percussion), Peter Mark (percussion), Dave Binney (saxaphone), Mark Robohm (drums), David Inniss (bass), and Gary Pozner (keyboards).

October 18th, 2002
Jazzhole vocalist Marlon Saunders gave an stunning performance at Izzy Bar (NYC), debuting his new backing band, "Mood Control". Fans in the crowded room were treated to Marlon performing his solo material, which covered a broad spectrum of neo soul and roots music. Mood Control members included Carl Carter on bass, Steve William on drums, and Daniel Sadownick on percussiom.

Be on the lookout for a solo release from Marlon in the spring.

October 18th, 2002
Former Jazzhole rapper Ahmed Best rocked Shine (NYC), performing material he penned since his recent move to Los Angeles. Ahmed has been busy since his Jazzhole days, starring in "Stomp", and acting in several films.

Ahmed's music reflects his diverse taste, including hip hop, rock and R&B. Jazzhole co-founder and guitarist John Pondel sat in at the show.

May 23rd, 2001
Jazzhole guitarist John Pondel will be performing with his group, "Kombo" at The Cutting Room in NYC. Showtimes are 8 & 10 pm, opening act, Roxanne Beck, will perform at 7:00.

March 3, 2001
CD NOW places "Blackburst" on sale, for only $12.99.

January 15th, 2001
"Cookin' Out" will be released on Verve records, featuring Jazzhole guitarist John Pondel and collaborator Ron Pedley's. This is the second release from John's instrumental project, "Kombo".

December 1st, 2000
Jazzhole lead vocalist Marlon Saunders is beginning work on his solo record. Featured performers will include percussionist Daniel Sadownick (M'Shelle Ndegocello, Maxwell, Screaming Headless Torsos), and bassist Carl Carter (Will Downing, Maxwell, Spin Doctors).

November 3rd, 2000
Jazzhole will be appearing in the Alpha Room, in a special video interview. You can watch the interview live, or click here to view.

September 1st, 2000
"Blackburst" will be featured in HMV's listening station program, devoted to providing exposure to new and exciting artists. The CD will be available at sale pricing.

April 1st, 2000
Jazzhole will be the "artist of the month" at www.radiogroovenation.com, a great site that plays a mix of music referred to as the "Urban Vibe" format.

April 1st, 2000
"Blackburst" will be featured in 74 Tower Records' listening stations across the country. The CD will be available at sale pricing.

May 16th, 2000: Tuesday
There will be a release party for the Nicky Siano remix of "Pillow Talk" at Twelve West beginning at 8:00 PM. Twelve West is located, ironically, at 12 West 21st street, and has been dubbed by New York Magazine as "the best dance party in New York".

May 9th, 2000: Tuesday.
Groovenation Internet Radio and Rhapsody present Jazzhole at S.O.B.'s, 204 Varick Street NYC. The band will be giving there first New York performance in over two years, at 8:00 pm, performing all new music from their just-released CD "Blackburst". Please purchase tickets in advance, as S.O.B.'s is a moderate sized venue, and this show is likely to sell out. Groovenation Internet Radio is the preeminent webcaster of the Urban Vibe format - check them out for great soul, acid jazz and r&b music. They will be featuring Jazzhole as their "artist of the month" for April. Rhapsody is a poetry and spoken word magazine, that would be of special interest to anyone who loves poetry and urban music.

January 19th, 2000: Wednesday.
From 6 to 11pm there will be a release party for the new Jazzhole CD, Blackburst.  The party will be at the Chow Bar and Grill, at 230 West 4th St., New York City.  The new CD will be debuted and there will be free appetizers from 6 to 8pm so come early.