My band is called Mood Control and we have a good ole time playin' together...
They are amazing folk and incredible artists...so check out their music and what they are giving to the world as well...
Carl Carter-Musical Director and Bass,
Adrian Harpham-Drums,
Daniel Sadownick-Percussion,
Joe Scott-Keys,
Mark Gross-Saxophone/Flute,
Arif St. Michael-Vocals,
Biti Strauchn-Vocals,
Tricia Angus-Vocals
Influences
there are so many beautiful artists whose works have helped me make artisitic and life choices ...this page ain't big enough to hold all of 'em ...so here are a few who definitely upon hearing their work made me stop what i was doing and pay attention...again let me say this list could go on forever...Theolonius Monk, A Tribe Called Quest, Lightnin' Hopkins, Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, Chaka Khan, Gil Scott-Heron, Mos Def, Miles Davis, James Brown, Donny Hathaway, Duke Ellington, Luther Vandross, Nat King Cole, Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Ben Webster, The Last Poets, De la Soul, Jill Scott, Charles Mingus, Bob Marley, Ben Webster, Sarah Vaughn, Ella, The Clark Sisters, Keith Jarrett, Ahmad Jamal,The Hawkins Family, Joni Mitchell, Jeffery Osbourne, Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, The Family Stand, John Coltrane, Beethoven,Lalah Hathaway,Chopin, Charlie Parker, D'Angelo, Branford Marsalis, Mark Gross, Walter Beasley, Puccini, Verdi, Nikki Giovanni, James Baldwin, Malcolm X, Jon Hendricks, KRS One, NAS, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Frankie Knuckles, Nice Inch Nails, Ledisi, Ben Harper, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Teddy Pendergrass, Al Green, Ray Charles, Count Basie, Daryl Coley, Pablo Neruda...and the list goes on and on and on and on and on...
Sounds Like
just listen with ya heart, mind, and soul... i am certain you will discover sumthin'...peace...love...
Marlon Saunders has, for several years, toured with Bobby McFerrin as a member of his world-renowned vocal group, Voicestra. He has shared the stage with the incredible jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, recorded/toured with Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, Shawn Colvin, Nine Inch Nails, Billy Joel, Jane Siberry, Shania Twain, Vanessa Williams, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Martha Wash, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Freddie Jackson, Jeffery Osbourne, Tramaine Hawkins, Peabo Bryson, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Dance Company. Marlon has sung on over 100 radio and television commercials, including Oscar Mayer, Pizza Hut, Bud Lite, Diet Coke, and most recently Pepperidge Farm Goldfish.
He recently had his debut on the big screen as the calypso singer in the Disney blockbuster, Enchanted, in which he sang "That's How You Know" with star Amy Adams. He reprised his role live on stage at the 80th Annual Academy Awards, when the song was nominated for an Oscar (watch videos below).
Marlon has two solo recordings on his independent label, Black Honey Records—A Groove So Deep: The Live Sessions (2005) and Enter My Mind (2003). His multi-media jazz work, Workin’ on a Building: Compositions of Black Life, premiered in Chestertown, MD in 2006, and in New York City in the summer of 2007. He is currently recording his new CD, Birth of Revelation, which will be released in 2009. Marlon recently co-produced (with Shawn Lucas) the debut release of soul-jazz artist April Hill, titled Love 360 (Jazzy Peach Music/SoulBrother Records UK, 2007), ), and is currently producing the upcoming recording by latin/soul artist Gemma Genazano. Marlon is also one of the founding members and the lead singer of the eclectic soul-jazz group, Jazzhole. Their fifth CD, Poet’s Walk, was released in the summer of 2006.
Purchase either (or both!) of Marlon's recordings at iTunes by clicking on the album below
Watch Marlon perform "That's How You Know" live at the Academy Awards (with Tony-award winning actress Kristin Chenoweth) and in the movie, Enchanted (with Amy Adams)
Watch a promotional video for Marlon's multi-media jazz performance, Workin' on a Building: Compositions of Black Life
NEW! Live footage from the New York premiere of Workin' on a Building!
Hey King, just saying hello.....I transfered your cds to my ipod the other day and was reminded as I listened as to why I treasure you so much. I hope that you are doing so well along your journey. All the best to you Marlon. OOO, Saundra
Thanks enjoy listen your soulful and sensual voice going under the skin great sounds and lyrics all the best and love on your way keep in touch maybe sometimes
morning marlon, just wanted to stop by and say thanks for accepting my add request...your sound has become the new soundtrack to making my dreams reality. thanks for sharing your gifts with the world :) nina
Bonjour Marlon, Thank you for your friendship on myspace ! "Afro blue on my mind", whaou, very good ! Bravo for your music with Voicestra !!! Have a Great Joy of Creating, in music and Life, Serge Bach Duet In Touch Paris
who need a "HAPPY DAY" my new song is up! EVERYBODY IS CRAZY ABOUT IT!! come and listen and let me know what YOU think! appreciate it! all the best peace&respect! Magic
