time to play

THE NEW SINGLE OUT september 5th

Get ready to groove with the next single from Billboard #1 hit ensemble Jazz Holdouts. The band, known for their innovative ability to blend classic jazz elements with a modern twist, presents "Time to Play" - a catchy, melodic piece of music with a fresh sound. The title is inspired by the creative process itself and the legendary artists that feature on the resumes of Jazz Holdouts individual members. When the phone rings, it's "Time to Play."

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Louis Cortelezzi - Saxophone
Alan Palanker - Keyboards
John Siegler - Bass
Michael Thompson - Guitars
Cooper Getschal - Mixing
Steve Hall - Mastering

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what’s new?

coming up in 2025 / 2026…

Jazz Holdouts are currently in the studio finishing up production on their next album, due out for release in early 2026. The highly-anticipated collection will feature their latest radio single “Time to Play” along with several recent Billboard radio hits including “Holding On”, “Workin”, “Piermont Nights”, “Ya Never Know” and more.

The band is reviewing offers for new live dates opportunities after their much-heralded performance at last year’s Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival.

In addition to their new album, Jazz Holdouts are assembling an extensive audio library featuring hi-quality audio tracks and mixes and more available to music supervisors for use in television and film.

It’s going to be another great year in the world of Jazz Holdouts. Join the email list below and stay connected on social media for all the latest updates!

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JAZZ HOLDOUTS

CONTEMPORARY SMOOTH JAZZ SUPER GROUP

Jazz Holdouts have all been playing music from a very early age and the individual members have an extensive discography containing thousands of chart topping recordings - including some of the most "sold" albums of all time. Most members attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and continued on to excel in their respective fields.

Collectively, members of Jazz Holdouts have appeared on recordings by Quincy Jones, David Foster, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob James, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, Chick Corea, Vanessa Williams, Rod Stewart, Jackson Browne, Natalie Cole, Boz Scaggs, Dave Koz, Daft Punk, Randy Newman, Stanley Clarke, Chris Botti, Linda Ronstadt, Grover Washington, Jr., Bryan Adams, Christina Aguilera, Julio Iglesias and many more.

Alan Palanker.jpg — Alan Palanker

Deodato, Lenny White, Bob James, Melba Moore, Angela Bofill, Donna Summer, Vanessa Williams, Aaron Neville, Natalie Cole, Mark Ledford, Edgar Winter, Dennis Lambert, Peaches and Herb.

John Siegler

Todd Rundgren and Utopia, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Bette Midler, Desmond Child, Edgar Winter, Cher, Roger Daltrey, Rick Derringer, Meat Loaf, Tim Curry, Air, Moogy Klingman

Louis Cortellezi.jpg — Louis Cortelezzi

Diana Ross, Peter Allen, Dan Fogelberg, Mink DeVille, Foreigner, Doc Powell, Bernadette Peters, Bonnie Tyler, Ian Hunter, Graham Parker, The Four Tops, The Manhattans, Melba Moore, The Bronski Beat, Richard T. Bear.

michael-thompson (1).jpg — Michael Thompson

David Foster, Chris Botti, Babyface, Stanley Clarke, Ray Charles, TLC, Madonna, Shania Twain, Natalie Cole, Linda Ronstadt, Dave Koz, Christina Aguilera, Pattie LaBelle, Nathan East

discography

Jazz Holdouts have released two full length albums and several singles, garnering radio play and charting positions worldwide. Click the buttons below to discover more…