BILLBOARD Blackburst is filled with luscious grooves and intense rhythmsSaunders and Russ lay down sensuous riffs, perfect for late nights with that special someone.
411 Blackburst is a sexy, funky-as-all-get-out album that trips on R&B, house, old-school soul, jazz, and just about everything in between. Perhaps the album's only flaw is that, when confronted by the sweet sounding tracks, you'll find yourself in a dilemna: take your clothes off and have some close-quarter fun, or keep them on and dance and sing yourself silly to these player-worthy hook-ups.
BRE A yummy collection of jazz-influenced tunes that inspire lust, laughter and lounging.
URBAN NETWORK Floating on instrumentation that is mostly ambient rhythm tracks with mellow electric pianos, synths and muted trumpets, Blackburst is loaded with chill, late night mood swings.
AIDING & ABETTING I haven't heard someone riff through this territory with such confidence and skill in quite some time. Definitely some serious inspiration here.
BLACK BEAT Incredibly sophisticated and soulfulfitting somewhere between chilling at home and getting your groove on at the clubIt provides a balanced and flawless backdrop of soul and energy that simultaneously relaxed and invigorates. The sure-to-be-classic Blackburst fits right into the daily routine, much like a Sade, Maxwell or D'Angelo record.
TIME OUT NEW YORK Jazzhole is a hypnotically funky groove group. Their sound is a sexy blend of electronica, acid jazz and soul.
MISH MASH With smooth and sexy sounds, Blackburst, the third and latest installment from Jazzhole, rivals fellow acid jazz legends Brand New Heavies and Incognito in its ultra-cool grooves.
THE VILLAGE VOICE Jazzhole's laid-back, steady grooves and Marlon Saunder's soulful vocals weave a subliminal spell that works equally well over your home stereo or live and direct.
AQUARIAN WEEKLY Velvety jazz/R&B combo that flows like Bailey's over ice. Smooth, slow,
sultry, SEXY. Turn down the lights, turn up the stereo and let the good times flow.
SF BAY GUARDIAN They've evolved into a wonderfully soulful R&B outfit whose work reminds more of Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite or Sade's Love Deluxe than of US3's Hand on the Torch. It's the voice of Saunders that defines Jazzhole's sound. His quavering falsetto hovers on the verge of orgasm on the opening track, "What Kind of Love?," and shudders sensuously over a wash of harps on the gentle funk of "Hush." Saunders's tones lay a genuine sexiness over the whole affair.
CITYSEARCH "Blackburst" literally bursts open with the smooth, melodic tones of Marlon Sounders on "What Kind of Love?" From alpha to omega, each track flows mesmerizingly into each other; you may feel as if youve fallen into a trance. But youll rouse yourself for Rosa Russ cover of Sylvia's "Pillow Talk. Over trip-hoppy jazz beats, Russ seductive voice takes hold. On Hush, smooth violin, trumpet and sound effects melt over heavy drumbeats and mellow piano, as Sounder tells you to relax and stay awake for a long night of passion.
FACT Jazzhole showcases a smooth mix of electronica, classic r&b and jazz.
DJ Michella Deville sounds delicious of the soul-jazz/r&ber "Winter Sky"
MIXER Kick up your tasteful black heels and sink into Jazzhole. Casanova tunes for those whose minds (and hands) are elsewhere.
IMPACT PRESS This is definitely "getting it on" music. Listeners of good jazz will want to add this to their collection.
HOUSE OF BLUSE.COM The capable and beautiful Rosa Russ' sweet addition to "You're My Baby" and "Never Can Forget You" is what distinguishes Jazzhole's sound. Contributing to this process is Michella Deville on the sultry "Black Heaven," whose voice ties me to the mast and leads me to only one question: Why is she not on every song?
FLYER NYC Beave Music recording artist Jazzhole is independent R&B/soul that will make you never want to groove to that mainstream crap again.
PAPERMAG If you're after digably danceable R&B, soul or funk with an acid jazz, electronic edge, check out Jazzhole. This Marlon Saunders-founded group sounds like Maxwell or D'Angelo, only with that hard back-beat that makes the whole thing worthwhile.
THE ADVOCATE AND
GREENWICH TIME Forget any stylistic connotations in this duo's name: "Blackburst" is a nookie record. Like Barry White or some of Otis Redding's more sensual work, Warren Rosenstein and Marlon Saunders have created something that plays best in bedrooms.
WINSTON-SALEM CHRONICLE This CD could be used as the soundtrack for a romantic evening or just something to play after a hard day at work. A standout track on the disc is "Winter Sky", featuring Michella Deville. This saxophone driven track, coupled with Deville's soprano voice, makes your hips want to sway back and forth. The vocal stylings of Rosa Russ remind the listeners of a young Billie Holiday. Her husky voice lulls you into a feeling of total musical bliss.
DANBURY NEWS-TIMES CD Pick of the Week.
NEW YORK TIMES Jazzhole's specialty is trip-hop and acid jazz in the style of Massive
Attack. Their latest, "Blackburst" (Beave Music), is receiving a steady flow of rave reviews. And lest you think the "jazz" in their name is just for cachet, Scott Colley, a newly emerging superstar of the upright bass, plays on the record. Jazzhole also spices up the mix with saxophone, trumpet, flute and French horn.
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